American Pride
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F Eb
American pride,
F Bb
Something you feel inside.
Gm
Something you can't describe,
C F Eb F Eb
American pride.
F Bb
Dad said "Son, I'm proud you won,
C7 F
But the game is more than any toy."
Bb
Momma said "Now son, say sir and say ma'am,
C7 F
And be proud you're a southern boy.
You play when you're hurtin',
Bb
And you work when you're tired,
C7 F
'Cause that was Grandpa's way.
F7 Bb
And the biscuits are better at Granny's house,
C7 F C
And the gravy tastes great all day."
F Eb
American pride,
F Bb
Something you feel inside.
Gm
Something you can't describe,
C
Something you cannot hide.
F Eb
American pride,
F Bb
Something you feel inside.
Gm
Traditions run deep and wide,
C F Eb Bb F Eb
With American pride.
F Bb
When a baby is born, we all celebrate,
C7 F
With tears of joy in family eyes.
Bb
'Cause we all know, the baby will grow,
C7 F
Up with American pride.
Yeah, we work and we play,
Bb
And we have our own ways,
C7 F
And we don't all look alike.
F/A
But if the cause is right,
Bb
We stand up and fight,
C F C
To protect our American pride.
F Eb
American pride,
F Bb
Something you feel inside.
Gm
Something you can't describe,
C
Something you cannot hide.
F Eb
American pride,
F Bb
Something you feel inside.
Gm
Traditions run deep and wide,
C F Eb
With American pride.
Bb F Eb
With American pride.
F
Yes, American pride.
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How to play American Pride
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.