American Stooge
View chords used in this chart
[Intro ]
E A E
A E A E A
[Verso 1]
E A
He was a small-town southern boy, born and bred
E A
Credit to his hard-working mother and dad
E A
Clutch of diplomas and a uniform
E A
Served his country then he shipped back home
E A
Hung out his shingle, but it didn't take
E A
He had real big dreams that he could not shake
E A
Left that town with his hand on his heart
E
Ready for his oath and his life to start
[Refrão]
A
Ah, he just can't lose
F#m
He's all over the news
D
Battin' sweet baby blues
E A
It's the American way
A
To hell with the truth
F#m
He's suckin' up to the dude
D
He's an American stooge
E A E A E A
And maybe he likes it that way
[Verso 2]
E A
Once he stood at a fork in the road
E A
Scratchin' his head which way to go
E A
Power on his left, conscience on his right
E A
A soul in the balance in a knockdown fight
E A
When he's not kissin' the ring and levelin' threats
E A
He's proud to be your favorite hypocrite
E A
Polishin' sound bites for the folks at home
E
A moth to a flame and a microphone
[Refrão]
A
I just can't lose
F#m
I'm all over the news
D
Battin' my sweet baby blues
E
It's the American way
A
To hell with the truth
F#m
I'm suckin' up to the dude
D
I'm an American stooge
E D
And, baby, I like it that way
Interlude
E D E
[Ponte]
D
We all fall down
Instrumental Break
F#m D E F#m D E F#m D E
F#m D E
[Refrão]
A
Ah, I just can't lose
F#m7
To hell with the truth
D
I'm an American stooge
E
And I like it that way
A
I'm starting to ooze
F#m
From my head to my shoes
D
I'm an American stooge
E
Don't care if there's hell to pay
A
I just can't lose
F#m
I'm all over the news
D
Battin' my sweet baby blues
E
It's the American way
A
To hell with the truth
F#m
I'm suckin' up to the dude
D
I'm an American stooge
E D
And, baby, I like it that way
[Pós-Refrão]
E D
I like it that way
E D
I like it that way
E D E
I like it that way
Interlude
E A E A
Outro
E A E A E A E A E
I like it
A E A E A E A E A E A E
A E A E A E A E A E A E
A E A E A E A E A E A E
A E A E A E A E A E A E
N.C.
Very stable genius
How to play American Stooge
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 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.