An American Hero
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An American Hero Cifra por Dion & Carlene Carter
Straightforward song. You can play Em7 for Em and Cadd9 for C here and there.
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse]
G C
We saw the lights go down across the land
G C
We were waiting for someone to take a stand
Em C
And there was no one there to hear the call
Em C
No one listening to us at all
[Chorus]
C D G G/F# Em
Hey now, you know we need an American hero
C D G G/F# Em
Right now, we're searching for an American hero
C D Em Em7 C D
Who will stand up tall for everyone
[Verse]
G C
I grew up in a little town just off the grid
G C
We didn't have a dime to spend but, no one did
Em C
We watched the world from far away
Em C
It was growing darker every day-yay
[Chorus]
C D G G/F# Em
Hey now, you know we need an American hero
C D G G/F# Em
Right now, we're searching for an American hero
C D Em C D
Who will stand up tall for everyone, everyone
[Verse]
G C
We weren't big enough to change the scenes
G C
That was for people in those magazines
Em C
But what if no one stood to play the part
Em C
But what if no one had a heroes' heart
[Chorus]
C D G G/F# Em
Hey now, you know we need an American hero
C D G G/F# Em
Right now, we're searching for an American hero
C D Em C D
Who will stand up tall for everyone, everyone, everyone
[Bridge]
Am D
Why are waiting from afar
Am D
Let's be the heroes that we are
[Verse]
G C
Maybe we'll change the world, we'll never see
G C
Unless we try to change it you and me
Em C
It's time to stand up here and dare for more
Em C
Become the hero we've been waiting for
[Chorus]
C D G G/F# Em
Hey now, you know we need an American hero
C D G G/F# Em
Right now, we're searching for an American hero
C D Em C D
Who will stand up tall for everyone, everyone, everyone
C D Em C D
Who will stand up tall for everyone, hear me now
D Em
An American hero...
How to play An American Hero
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 Em7. 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.