American Dream Plan B
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Intro: E E G A G E
E E G A G E
verse 1:
E
I'm gonna make my way through this world someday
G A G E
I don't care what nobody say
E
American dream, political scheme
G A G E
I'm gonna find out for myself someday
verse 2:
E
Well I'm half-lit, I can't dance for shit
G A G E
But I see what I want, I go after it
E
And my girl's alright, treats me nice
G A G E
Sayin' nothin' but a woman puts out that light
Chorus:
D A C (BCB) G
I got a dream I'm gonna fight 'til I get it
D A C (BCB) G
I got a dream I'm gonna fight 'til I get it right
E E G A G E
Til I get it right
verse 3:
E
Oh well, my baby no doubt dreams further out
G A G E
Makin' moves to get us away someday
E
No my honey don't trip, shoots from the hip
G A G E
Tell me everything gonna be okay
Chorus:
D A C (BCB) G
I got a dream I'm gonna fight 'til I get it
D A C (BCB) G
I got a dream I'm gonna fight 'til I get it right
E
Til I get it right
Interlude:
E D E D D A B
(solo)
E E G A G E
E E G A G E
verse 4:
E
Well, my mama so sad, Daddy's just mad
G A G E
‘Cause I ain't gonna have the chance he had
E
My success is anybody's guess
G A G E
But like a fool, I'm bettin' on happiness
Chorus:
D A C (BCB) G
I got a dream I'm gonna fight 'til I get it
D A C (BCB) G
I got a dream I'm gonna fight 'til I get it right
D A C (BCB) G
I got a dream I'm gonna fight 'til I get it
D A C (BCB) G
I got a dream I'm gonna fight 'til I get it right
E E G A G E
Til I get it right
How to play American Dream Plan B
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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.