American Made
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Intro:
C Dm7 F C Dm7 F C
[Verso 1]
G/B F
He set a course for Carolina
C
Not a penny to his name
G/B F
Just an old family bible
C
And a hunger in his veins
G/B F
Like a million other dreamers
Am7
In search of liberty
G
Sailing to the land of freedom
F
And possibility
[Pré-Refrão]
Dm7 C/E
Just a simple man with his calloused hands
F
That he worked down to the bone
Dm7 C/E
Started a family and made his legacy
F
When he called this place our home
[Refrão]
C
Every single seed he planted
G
Turning into a field of dreams
Dm7
Paving the way for generations
F
Now our roots are running deep
C
And when that proud flag waves
E/G#
The anthem plays
Am G F
I know the price he paid
Dm7 C/E F
And Im thankful for it each and every day
C Dm F
To be American made
[Verso 2]
C G
They broke their backs to earn a living
Am F C
Hanging steel and blasting stone
G Am
Drilling wells, cutting timber
F C
Herding cows and mining coal
G
They gave their blood and tears
Am7 F
And served in every single war
Dm
As every shot rang out
C/E
They never had a doubt
F G
About the land they were fighting for
[Refrão]
C
Every single seed he planted
G
Turning into a field of dreams
Dm7
Paving the way for generations
F
Now our roots are running deep
C
And when that proud flag waves
E/G#
The anthem plays
Am G F
I know the price he paid
Dm7 C/E F
And Im thankful for it each and every day
Bb F/A Dm7 C/E G
To be American made
[Ponte]
F
Now we follow in their footsteps
C
Carry Great-Granddaddys name
Dm
And being born under the stars and stripes
G
Was the greatest gift they gave
[Refrão]
D
Every single seed they planted
A
Turning into a field of dreams
Bm7
Paving the way for generations
G
Now our roots are running deep
D
And when that proud flag waves
F#
The anthem plays
Bm G
I know the price they paid
Em D/F# G
And Im thankful for it each and every day
Em D/F# G A G
Ill be thankful for it till my dying day
D Em G
To be American made
D Em G
To be American made
D
Im American made
How to play American Made
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.