American Hearts
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Intro: ( C G C F )
( F Am G )
C G
we were raised by wolves
C F
and we are still wild
Am G
and we howl when the troubled wind blows
C G
and in the tv's blue light
C F
Oh assassins will lie
Am G
if we will just going down slow
[Refrão] F Am
so don't tread on me
G C
for i am your brother
F Am G
i was born with an american heart
F Am
and don't tread on her
G C
for she is your sister
Am G
she was born with an american heart
C G
and all the people you meet
C F
down in the streets
Am G
may be good but they don't wanna know
C G
so they cover their eyes
C F
for who wants to be sad
Am G
life is sweet on the bottom of the sea
Chorus:
C G
and the mothers will cry
C F
fathers stay up all night
Am G
with the worry that goes to the bones
C G
and if your god makes war
C F
then he's no god i know
Am G
cause christ would not send boys to die
[Refrão] C G
don't you get low as hell
C F
when the peace dove is filled
Am G
By a man with the blackest of minds
C G
and above the den
C G
let the sighing begin
Am G
as we're bound for the longest of days
How to play American Hearts
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 C. 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.