American Girls
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D E
You never crossed my mind
A D
As i crossed all of those borderlines
D E
Its an awful thing to say, im sorry
A D Dm
But i was slipping away. I slipped away.
A G D
Mary-Lou's a drifter
E
Oh she bummed a roll-up and a ride
A G D
And her southern drawl split those warm nights
A G
"Well its nice to meet you
D E A
And youre very English well aint that swell.
G D E
Oh come on kid lets give em' hell."
A G D E
Those American girls
A G D E
Those American girls
A G D E
Those American girls
A G D E
Those American girls (They make it easy)
A G D
Jazz fourty-fives and
E A
Young dusty lust in 3 'o' clock wind
G D E
I lost quick lovers to sloe gin
F#m
I was happy chasing,
C#m
Your skirt, Heartbeats racing
D E
Then i skipped across the world...
D E
You never crossed my mind
A D
As i crossed all of those borderlines
D E
Its an awful thing to say, im sorry
A D Dm
But i was slipping away. I slipped away.
A G D E
Those American girls
A G D E
Those American girls
A G D E
Those American girls
A G D E
Those American girls (They make it easy)
How to play American Girls
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.