American Wedding
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[Verso 1]
G Bm
Why, why is she wearin' white?
Em
I'm scared she's yours for life
D G
Tell me why am I still holdin' on
Bm
To someone who won't call?
Em
Unless he calls it off
D
So, baby, don't you lie
Bm D
Don't you lie when I should be your bride
[Refrão]
C D
Tell me that I'm pretty, make me feel like Heaven
Em Bm
Tell me that you love me while we're both undressin'
C D Em Bm
Tell me, can we please have an American wdding?
C D
Tell me that I'm pretty, mak me feel like Heaven
Em Bm
We're the kids who don't know where our lives are headin'
C D Em Bm
But, darlin', with you, I want an American wedding
[Verso 2]
G Bm
Walk, you walk right through the door
Em
As you come home from work
D
She'll be right there to kiss you
G Bm
She'll say, "Love, come give the kids a hug"
Em
She knows that you're the one
D Bm
The same way that I did when we were young
D
But love isn't enough
[Refrão]
C D
Tell me that I'm pretty, make me feel like Heaven
Em Bm
Tell me that you love me while we're both undressin'
C D Em Bm
Tell me, can we please have an American wdding?
C D
Tell me that I'm pretty, mak me feel like Heaven
Em Bm
We're the kids who don't know where our lives are headin'
C D Em Bm
But, darlin', with you, I want an American wedding
[Ponte]
C D Em Bm
Wish I was in your arms, I'm sobbin'
C D Em Bm
Think you're gone this time
C D Em Bm
My love, you were the life I wanted
C D Em Bm
Your kids were never ours
[Refrão]
C D
Tell me that I'm pretty, make me feel like Heaven
Em Bm
Tell me that you love me while we're both undressin'
C D Em Bm
Tell me, can we please have an American wdding?
C D
Tell me that I'm pretty, mak me feel like Heaven
Em Bm
We're the kids who don't know where our lives are headin'
C D Em Bm
But, darlin', with you, I want an American wedding
How to play American Wedding
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.