American Car
View chords used in this chart
Can Play on
capo 1st or 3rd fret
INTRODUCTION: D,G,A,D,G
D G D,A
Oh Daddy can you find a highway
D G Bm, A
That can lead you to the sky
Fm Bm
You’ve been gone too long
D Bm,
I know the people love your songs
G A
But I need you tonight
D G Bm,D,A
Oh Daddy try to see it my way
D G A
I’m still here it’s not that far
Fm D
I know a way that you can be
Bm D A
Sitting right here next to me
G A
I’ve seen them in the stars
[Refrão]D Dbm
They drive so high,
Bm A G
so fast they fly
A
Don’t ask me how or why
D Dbm
If wishes grew on trees
Bm A G
There’s only one I’d need
A G
To bring you to my open arms
A D
I’d wish for An American Car
G,D,A
D G Bm A
Nobody tells me anything
D G D A
But I think I understand
Fm D
My Daddy’s far away from home
Dbm D
Oh I know he’s not alone
G A
But I need to hold his hand
D G D A
I’ve seen them on the TV
D G A
There too big to fit the screen
Fm Bm
They can take you any place
A G
Like a ship from outer space
A E A
And they’ll bring you back to me
[Refrão]D Dbm
They drive so high,
Bm A G
so fast they fly
A
Don’t ask me how or why
D Dbm
If wishes grew on trees
Bm A G
There’s only one I’d need
A G
To bring you to my open arms
A D
I’d wish for An American Car
D Dbm
Bridge
Fm Bm
I’ve so many things to tell you
Fm Bm
And most you won’t believe
A G A (G)
But in my head they’re all so real
A G D
Oh yes they're so real.
--A-/Bm---/A---/G---/
----/A----/----/D---/
--Dbm-/D---/----/G---/
----/A---/----/G---/
----/A-D-/A---/D-------> Chorus REPEAT
D Dbm
They drive so high,
Bm A G
so fast they fly
A
Don’t ask me how or why
D Dbm
If wishes grew on trees
Bm A G
There’s only one I’d need
A G
To bring you to my open arms
A G
I’d wish for An American Car
A G
An American Car
A D
How to play American Car
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 D. 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.