American Dreams
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[Verso 1]
G F
I know a man who gave his mind, gave his time, gave his life
C/G G
Uncle Sam send the check in the mail
G F
And everything they send, well it barely makes a dent
C/G G
He wonders, was it worth his health
D G
He's go a medal in a drawer, to commemorate a war
C/G G F C/G G
The good that it did, hard to tell anymore
[Refrão]
D G
He says American dreams, they always come true
C/G G F C/G G
American dreams, Nightmares are dreams too
[Verso 2]
G F
I know a mama with some kids, and the daddy went and hid
C/G G
She got a food stamp card to eat
G F
But she can't get them kids no candy cuz dear old Uncle Sammy
C/G G
He said he ain't paying them for treats
[Refrão]
D G
She says American dreams, they always come true
C/G G F C/G G
American dreams, Nightmares are dreams too
Interlude
C/G G
I get my money from the boss, then I hand it to the man
Am7 G
And he blows it up overseas
C/G G
There's a nest egg hatching in a mansion somewhere
A7 D7
But it ain't in my family tree
G F
They bend you over like a rainbow, but there ain't no Lucky Charms
C/G D7
They keep dangling the carrot but they tied up both your arms
[Verso 3]
G F
I know a fortunate son, when I'm lookin' at one
C/G G
He's in a house living up on the hill
G F
And he's racking up a tab, grabbing all that he can grab
C/G G
And he's leaving me and you with the bill
[Refrão]
D G
He says American dreams, they always come true
C/G G F C/G G
American dreams, Nightmares are dreams too
F C/G G
Nightmares are dreams too
F C/G G
Nightmares are dreams too
How to play American Dreams
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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.