American Jesus
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[Verso 1]
Am G
He's got a cross on his neck, but he spends Sundays in my bed
D/F# F
He's my blue jean little baby, with a Halo on his head
Am G
He's got lips like cherry wine, and cigarette smoke on his breath
D/F# F
He's got pretty long brown hair, green eyes that look like sex
[Pré-Refrão]
Am E
Knees down at your alter
G D/F#
Please don't fail me now
[Refrão]
F
You know all my secrets
Am
American Jesus, baby
G Dm
Won't you take me to Heaven tonight
F
You know you're my weakness
Am
American Jesus, sav? me
G Dm
You're the gr?atest love of my life
N.C.
American Jesus
[Verso 2]
Am G
Let's drive off into the sunset, baby we can be reborn
D/F# F
Walk on water in the desert, make a Saint out of a whore
[Pré-Refrão]
Am E
Knees down at your alter
G D/F#
My cowboy in the crown
[Refrão]
F
You know all my secrets
Am
American Jesus, baby
G Dm
Won't you take me to Heaven tonight (Tonight)
F
You know you're my weakness
Am
American Jesus, sav? me
G Dm
You're the gr?atest love of my life, american Jesus (My life)
[Pós-Refrão]
F
You got me red, white, and blue
Am
Pledging my allegiance to you
G Dm
Tell me you believe in me too, "I do"
F
Ooh, seein' the stars in your eyes
Am
No, I've never felt so alive
G Dm
We can ride 'til we die
[Refrão]
F
You know all my secrets
Am
American Jesus, baby
G Dm
Won't you take me to Heaven tonight (Tonight)
F
You know you're my weakness
Am
American Jesus, sav? me
G Dm
You're the gr?atest love of my life, american Jesus (My life)
[Pós-Refrão]
F
You got me red, white, and blue
Am
Pledging my allegiance to you
G Dm
Tell me you believe in me too, "I do"
F
Ooh, seein' the stars in your eyes
Am
No, I've never felt so alive
G Dm
We can ride 'til we die
Outro:
F
Ah, ah, ah
Am
Ah, ah, ah
G
Ah, ah, ah
Dm
My American Jesus
How to play American Jesus
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 Am. 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.