American River
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Intro: Em Ebm Bb
Ebm Bb Ebm
Bb Ebm Bb
Ebm Bb B
D Bb Ebm
Bb B D Bb
Ebm Bb
Brains missing, we are the Walking Dead
Ebm Bb
Everyone parties and worries about getting head
Ebm Bb
Stick to plastic chairs towards the summer
Ebm Bb
Not to sound too Californian, but damn that's a bummer
[Pré-Refrão]
Ebm Bb
I got hit in the face
B D Bb Ebm
For all my classes I am so late
Eb Bb
Hit with a dodgeball
B Eb Bb
Now I'm crying in a bathroom stall
[Refrão]
Ebm Bb
Wake up every morning on the wrong side
Ebm Bb
That goddamn, dreaded American River Drive
Ebm Bb
Hold my head high
Ebm Bb Ebm Bb
Think for yourself, take some
Ebm Bbm Ebm Bbm Ebm Bbm Ebm Bbm
Pride
Ebm Bb
Before school smoke weed on the levy
Ebm Bb
After school smoke weed on the levy
Ebm Bb
My books are heavy, no I'm not ready no
Ebm Bb
Alarm goes off it gets thrown
[Pré-Refrão]
Ebm Bb
I got hit in the face
B D Bb Ebm
For all my classes I am so late
Eb Bb
Hit with a dodgeball
B Eb Bb
Now I'm crying in a bathroom stall
[Refrão]
Ebm Bb
Wake up every morning on the wrong side
Ebm Bb
That goddamn, dreaded American River Drive
Ebm Bb
Hold my head high
Ebm Bb Ebm Db
Think for yourself, take some
Ab A C Ab
Pride
Solo: Db Ab A C Ab
Db Ab Am C Ab
Db Ab A C Ab
[Refrão]
Eb
Ebm Bb
Wake up every morning on the wrong side
Ebm Bb
That goddamn, dreaded American River Drive
Ebm Bb
Hold my head high
Ebm Bb Ebm Bb
Think for yourself, take some
Ebm Bb
Pride, wake up every morning on the wrong side
Ebm Bb
That goddamn, dreaded American River Drive
Ebm Bb
Hold my head high
Ebm Bb Ebm Bb
Think for yourself, take some
Eb
Pride
How to play American River
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.