American Boy
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[Verso 1]
E C Am
She said "Hey, sister, it's really, really nice to meet ya"
Am D E
I just met this 5 foot 7 guy who's just my type
C Am
I like the way he's speaking, his confidence was peaking
N.C.
Don't like these baggy jeans
D E
But I'mma like what's underneath them
C
And no I ain't been to M.I.A
Am
I heard that Cali never rains
D
but New York's heart awaits
E
First let's see the west end,
C
I'll show you to my brethren
Am N.C.
I'm liking this American boy
D
(American boy)
[Refrão]
E C
Take me on a trip, I'd like to go someday
Am D
Take me to New York, I'd love to see L.A.
E C
I really want to come kick it with you
Am N.C.
You'll be my American boy
D
(American boy)
[Verso 2]
E C Am
Can we get away this weekend? Take me to Broadway
D
Let's go shopping, baby, then we'll go to a café
E C Am
Let's go on the subway, take me to your hood
Am D E
Well, I never been to Brooklyn and I'd like to see what's good
C
Dressed in all your fancy clothes
Am
Sneakers looking fresh to death,
Am D
I'm loving those Shell Toes
E C
Walking that walk, talk that slick talk
Am N.C.
I'm liking this American boy
D
(American boy)
[Refrão]
E C
Take me on a trip, I'd like to go someday
Am D
Take me to New York, I'd love to see L.A.
E C
I really want to come kick it with you
Am N.C. D
You'll be my American boy
[Ponte]
E C
Would you be my love
Am
Yeah, would you be mine
would you be my love
D E
Would you be mine
C
Would you be my love, my love
Am N.C.
Would you be my American boy
E N.C.
It's the number one champion sound
C N.C.
Yeah, Estelle, we 'bout to get down
Am N.C.
Who the hottest in the world right now
Am N.C. D N.C.
Just touched down in London town
E N.C.
Bet they give me a pound
C N.C.
Tell them put the money in my hand right now
Am N.C.
Tell the promoter we need more seats
Am N.C. D N.C.
We just sold out all the floor seats
[Refrão]
E C
Take me on a trip, I'd like to go someday
Am D
Take me to New York, I'd love to see L.A.
E C
I really want to come kick it with you
Am
I'm likin' this, I'm likin' this
D E C
I'm likin' this American boy
Am D
American boy
E C
Oh, oh-oh, oh, yeah
Am D
I'm likin' this American boy
How to play American Boy
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.