American Triangle
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verse 1
C G
Seen him playing in his backyard
F C
Young boy just starting out
G E7 Am
So much history in this landscape
Bb G
So much confusion, so much doubt
C G
Been there drinking on that front porch
F C
Angry kids, mean and dumb
G E7 Am
Looks like a painting, that blue skyline
Bb E Am E
God hates fags where we come from
[Refrão]
F C
'Western skies' don't make it right
G E Am
'Home of the brave' don't make no sense
E
I've seen a scarecrow wrapped in wire
Am
Left to die on a high ridge fence
Dm C
It's a cold, cold wind, It's a cold, cold wind
D E Am E Am Dm E C F G
It's a cold wind blowing, Wyoming
verse 2
C G
See two coyotes run down a deer
F C
Hate what we don't understand
G E7 Am
You pioneers give us your children
Bb E Am E
But it's your blood that stains their hands
[Refrão]
F C
'Western skies' don't make it right
G E Am
'Home of the brave' don't make no sense
E
I've seen a scarecrow wrapped in wire
Am
Left to die on a high ridge fence
Dm C
It's a cold, cold wind, It's a cold, cold wind
D E Am E Am Dm E C F G
It's a cold wind blowing, Wyoming
Bridge
E Am
Somewhere that road forks up ahead
E Am
To ignorance and innocence
F G
Three lives drift on different winds
E Am Am/G
Two lives ruined, one life spent
[Refrão]
F C
'Western skies' don't make it right
G E Am
'Home of the brave' don't make no sense
E
I've seen a scarecrow wrapped in wire
Am
Left to die on a high ridge fence
Dm C
It's a cold, cold wind, It's a cold, cold wind
D E Am E Am Dm E C F G
It's a cold wind blowing, Wyoming
Outro
It's a cold, cold wind 2x
It's a cold wind blowing, Wyoming
How to play American Triangle
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 C. 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.