American Soilder
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CAPO FIRST FRET
key of G (relative to capo)
G D
I'm just trying to be a father, raise a daughter and a son
G C
Be a lover to their mother, everything to every one
Cm G
Up and at 'em bright and early, all business in my suit
D
I'm dressed up for success from my head down to my boots
G
I don't do it for the money, there's bills that I can't pay
D
I don't do it for the glory, I just do it anyway
C
Providing for our future's, my responsibility
D Dsus4 D
I'm real good under pressure, being all that I can be
G
I can't call in sick on monday when the weekend's been to strong
D
I just work straight through the holidays, sometimes all night long
C
You can bet that I stand ready when the wolf growls at the door
D
Hey I'm solid, Hey I'm steady, hey I'm true down to the core
G
And I will always do my duty, no matter what the price
D
I've counted up the cost, I know the sacrifice
C
Oh and I don't wanna die for you, but if dyin's asked of me
D
I'll bear that cross with honor, 'cause freedom don't come free
chorus:
G G/F# | Em
I'm an American Soldier, an American
Em
Beside my brothers and my sisters, I will gladly make a stand
C
When liberty's in jeopardy,I will always do what's right
G A7
I'm out here on the front lines, sleep in peace tonight
C D G
American Soldier, I'm an American
solo: G | G/F# | Em | C | D | Em | C | D | G
repeat chorus, and strum pattern
repeat chorus strum pattern.
How to play American Soilder
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 G. 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.