American Lady
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Intro
D A C G
American lady, good old American child
D A C G
American lady, good old American child
Verse: 1
D A C G
I've been around every single town, London to Tokyo
D A C G
I've seen the world from inside out, and what I want to know
D A C G
Where did all those good times go, where can we play our rock 'n' roll
D A C G
I am going home again, stateside is where I'm bound
Pre-Chorus:
D A C G
American lady, good old American child
D A C
American lady, your arms are open so wide
[Refrão]
D A D A D
I want you America. I need you America. I miss America
Verse: 2
D A C G
Left to find a golden rainbow, I flew across the sea
D A C G
We would play college scholors, my band of boys and me
D A C G
Now, I've got everything I wanted, but, there's one thing more
D A C G
I hear them calling me, and I'm coming home
Pre-Chorus:
D A C G
American lady, good old American child
D A C
I hear you calling wildly, and I'm coming home
[Refrão]
D A D A D
Home to America. I need you America. I miss America
Instrumental
D A C G
D A C G
Pre-Chorus
D A C G
American lady, good old American child
D A C
I hear you calling wildly, and I'm coming home
D C D C
Home to America. I need you America
Outro
D A D A D
I miss America. I want you America. I need you America
A D A D A D
I miss America. I want you America. I need you America
A D A D A D
I miss America. I want you America. I need you America...
How to play American Lady
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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.