Americans
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[Intro]
Em G Em G D Em Em
[Verse]
Em C
Some things in life can’t be unseen
D
Most see the world in color
Em
All he sees is green
C
They say he’s going home, His tour is finally through
D Em
But when he gets back home what will he do
C
Even though the war is done
D
The battles never through
C
They may say the war is done
D Em Em
But each day we lose another 22
[Chorus]
C
Well, you sure as hell may have that right
D Em Em
Ah but freedom don’t come free
C D
It’s about respect for those who fought and died
Em Em
Not a time to take a knee
C D
It’s time we stand together as one nation under God
C D
Salute the red white and blue
C D
Set aside our politics and difference
C D Em Em
Cause that’s what all Americans should do
[Solo]
Em C D Em
Em C D Em
C D C D Em Em
[Chorus]
C
Well, you sure as hell may have that right
D Em Em
Ah but freedom don’t come free
C D
It’s about respect for those who fought and died
Em Em
Not a time to take a knee
C D
It’s time we stand together as one nation under God
C D
Salute the red white and blue
C D
Set aside our politics and difference
C D Em Em
Cause that’s what all Americans should do
[Outro]
C D Em
Cause that’s what all Americans should do
Em C D Em Em
How to play Americans
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.