American Dreaming
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Intro
G D G A D
[Verso 1]
D G
Wake up again in a old motel, is it somewhere different I can’t tell
A G D
Every set of curtains opens to the open road
G
And I’m missing you like hell, this van is like a prison cell
A G D
And I know you have gone with her and I can’t go back home
Bm7 G D
I’ve been American dreaming, oooo
Bm7 G D
I’m American dreaming, oooo
Bm7 G
I’m American dreaming, ooo
A D
But, I never seem to get no rest
[Verso 2]
D G
I should get some rest today then pack my bags, be on my way
A G D
But my minds always working on the way it could have been
G
Trying to tow a tight rope line, find a way to feel half fine
A G D
Without drowning in this wine, and calling you again
Bm7 G D
I’ve been American dreaming, oooo
Bm7 G D
I’m American dreaming, oooo
Bm7 G
I’m American dreaming, ooo
A D
But, I never seem to get no rest
Interlude
G D G A D
[Verso 3]
D G
I’m losing touch with all my friends, the ones who remind me who I am
A G D
If I could just get back home to pick up where we left off
G
I’d take better care of myself, I’d stop drinking from the bottom shelf
A G D
But my old wheels keep spinning and I cannot make them stop
Bm7 G D
I’ve been American dreaming, oooo
Bm7 G D
I’m American dreaming, oooo
Bm7 G
I’m American dreaming, ooo
A D
But, I never seem to get no rest
[Verso 4]
D G
So, I get back home and try to be someone that’s something like me
A G D
But, I’ve forgotten all my angels out here in the wind
G
Sitting out here with my mind I meditate to pass the time
A G Bm
But there’s something inside setting sail all over again
Interlude
G D G A D
G D G
Ooo, ooo
A D
Ooo, ooo
Bm7 G D
I’ve been American dreaming, oooo
Bm7 G D
I’m American dreaming, oooo
Bm7 G
I’m American dreaming, ooo
A D
But, I never seem to get no rest
Bm7 G D
Oh, I’m American dreaming, oooo
Bm7 G D
I’m American dreaming, oooo
Bm7 G
I’m American dreaming, ooo
A D
But, I never seem to get no rest
How to play American Dreaming
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 G. 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.