American Love
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G
We were sixteen, yeah we were young.
Em
We had the world sitting right in front of us
C
and we would take my car and drive into the dark,
D
but we never would get too far
cos with my luck we'd probably end up lost
G
I was a storm cloud filled up with rain,
Em
you were the sunlight creeping right into my veins.
C
With that you lift me up and I never could act too tough
D
cos you'd accept my faults
I was illuminated by your love
G Em
Summer always shines like gold
C
And winter never feels too cold.
D
I'm thinking that we wont grow old
because we got each other now.
G
Love crazy love crazy love
Em
the only kind I've ever known
C
I'm not the type to take it slow
D
baby we wrote the book on American American
G
Love crazy love crazy love
Em
cos we don't have to be alone
C
you know that i cant let go
D
Baby we wrote the book on American American Love.
G
Love love love,
Em
American love love love
C D
American love.
How to play American Love
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 G. 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.