American Romance
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
A E D A
[Verse 1]
A
When you were young
E
Found you a good man
D
And told you he was a Christian
A
Just like you had planned
[Verse 2]
A
Now, your dreams
E
And this American romance
D
Is looking more like your parents
A
And you know, damn well, how that ends
[Chorus]
D F#m E
Whatever you choose
D F#m E
It's all up to you
D F#m E
And the first thing I'll do
N.C. A
Won't be for you
A E D A
[Verse 3]
A
Driving home
E
Don't wanna feel the tension
D
It cried out for redemption
A
You know it's too late
[Verse 4]
A
And you scream out
E
"Maybe it's all just another phase
D
But I only see you on holidays"
A
How did it end up this way?
[Chorus]
D F#m E
Whatever you choose
D F#m E
It's all up to you
D F#m E
And the first thing I'll do
N.C. A
Won't be for you
[Verse 5]
A E
Drove my car to leave this disaster
D A
I've mistaken your love as laughter
A E
And California's colder than last year
D A
Far from you, so, maybe, I'll stay here
A E
Drove my car to leave this disaster
D A
I've mistaken your love as laughter
A E
And California's colder than last year
D A
Far from you, so, maybe, I'll stay here
[Outro]
A E D E
How to play American Romance
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.