American Spirit
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Intro: D A/E G A D (x2)
verse 1
D A/E G A D
Ridin' down red dirt, drivin' in a white truck, lookin' at a pretty blue sky
D A/E G A D
Tired eyed kids, playin' in a sprinkler, daddy drinkin' cold Bud-light
G
Talk about a big life in a small town, ain't got a lot
D
But we sure found what we were looking for
Solo
A/E G D
verse 2
D A/E G A D
Georgia red lipstick, tied white tanktop, Levi denim blue eyes
D A/E G A D
Bottle rockets blowin' up, hot dogs, Seven Up, it ain't even fourth of July
G
That's just how it is 'round here and we love it
We wouldn't trade it all in for nothin' more
Solo
D A/E G D
[Refrão]
Bm A G D/F# D
Oh oh oh oh oh, it's in the song, baby can't you feel it
Bm A G D/F# D
Oh oh oh oh oh, and if you can't baby, listen to the lyrics
Bm A
It's Friday night freedom, football game, it's proud of where you from, it's your last name
G A
It's thirteen stripes and fifty stars in the wind
E G
So hold up your beer and holler if you hear it, that American spirit
Solo
D A/E G A D (x2)
verse 3
D A/E G A D
Old red six string, white piece of paper, scribbled down love in blue ink
D A/E G A D
Sweet pretty girl, sweet southern melody, sweep her right off of her feet
G
It's a preacher, it's an aisle, it's a ring on a finger and a bible
D
And a title on a fixer up house
[Refrão]
Bm A G D/F# D
Oh oh oh oh oh, it's in the song, baby can't you feel it
Bm A G D/F# D
Oh oh oh oh oh, and if you can't baby, listen to the lyrics
Bm A
It's Friday night freedom, football game, it's proud of where you from, it's your last name
G A
It's thirteen stripes and fifty stars in the wind
E G
So hold up your beer and holler if you hear it, that American spirit
Solo
D D/A G D D D/A
[Refrão]
Bm A G D/F# D
Oh oh oh oh oh, it's in the song, baby can't you feel it
Bm A G D/F# D
Oh oh oh oh oh, and if you can't baby, listen to the lyrics
Bm A
It's Friday night freedom, football game, it's proud of where you from, it's your last name
G A
It's thirteen stripes and fifty stars in the wind
E G
So hold up your beer and holler if you hear it, that American spirit
Solo
D A/E G A D
Outro
D A/E G A D
Ridin' down red dirt, drivin' in a white truck, lookin' at a pretty blue sky
How to play American Spirit
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 D. 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.