American Idol Theme
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C
I'll make it one day.
G
One day. Somehow, some way.
Am F
And I hope that someone sees that I have some talent somewhere.
C
Whether it be in acting or singing.
G Am
Or whether it be the fact that I have the chutzpah, and the ?,
F
To be able to get up and talk.
C G
To be able to say what thinking. To be able to say what I mean.
G F C
To be able to speak the heart. To be able to...talk. To be able to lead.
C Am F G C
I will be victorious. Always be victorious. All rising!
F G F
All rising! (All Rising!) All rising!
How to play American Idol Theme
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.