American Nights
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Intro
Cm Bb F Bb Cm Bb F Bb
Cm Bb F Bb Cm Bb F Bb
[Verso 1]
Cm Bb
Comin' at me like a speed train it's too late to jump off the track
Cm
Locomotion red hot emotion I can feel it breathing down my back
Ab Eb Ab Eb
I'm shakin' and I'm takin' so much I feel inside
Ab Eb Fm Ab Bb
I'm achin she's takin' me over the line I can't get enough of those
[Refrão]
Eb Ab Bb Cm
American nights don't keep me waiting
Eb Ab Bb
American nights she showed me her world
Cm Ab Eb Bb Cm
American nights with my American girl
Cm Bb F Bb Cm Bb F Bb
Those american nights
[Verso 2]
Cm Bb
Lights are flashing all around me love is closin' in nowhere to run
Cm
My destination is your vibration what you give me is second to none
Ab Eb Ab Bb
I'm shakin I ain't fakin' no way I'll ever forget those
[Refrão]
Eb Ab Bb Cm
American nights don't keep me waiting
Eb Ab Bb
American nights she showed me her world
Cm Ab Eb Bb Ab Bb
American nights with my American girl
[Ponte]
Cm Ab Bb Eb Bb
There's no other way my world stops turning without you
Cm Ab Eb Bb Eb Bb
I've just gotta stay forever
{Solo}
Eb Ab Bb Cm Eb Ab Bb
Cm Ab Eb Bb
[Ponte]
Ab Eb Ab Bb
We're shakin we're not fakin no way we'll ever forget those
[Refrão]
Eb Ab Bb Cm
American nights don't keep me waiting
Eb Ab Bb
American nights she showed me her world
Cm Ab Eb Bb Ab Bb
American nights with my American girl
Eb Ab Bb Cm
American nights don't keep me waiting
Eb Ab Bb
American nights she showed me her world
Cm Ab Eb Bb Ab Bb
American nights with my American girl
How to play American Nights
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cm. 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.