Blue American
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hit 3 times then 1 fast hit(maybe up)
Bb5 F#5 Bb5 F#5(hit one time, then start to sing)
Bb5 F#5
I wrote this novel just for you
Bb5 F#5
It sounds pretentious but it's true
Bb5 F#5
I wrote this novel just for you
Bb5 F#5
That's why it's vulgar, That's why it's blue
F5 F#5
And I say, thank you
F5 F#5(hit one time)
And I say, thank you
Bb5 F#5
I wrote this novel just for Mom
Bb5 F#5
For all the mommy things she's done
Bb5 F#5
For all the times she showed me wrong
Bb5 F#5
For all the time she sang god's song
F5 F#5
And I say thank you Mom
F5 F#5
Hello Mom
F5 F#5
Thank you Mom
F5 F#5(hit one time)
Hi Mom
Bb5 F#5
I read a book about Uncle Tom
Bb5 F#5
Where a whitey bastard made a bomb
Bb5 F#5
But now Ebonics rule our song
Bb5 F#5
Those motherfuckers got it wrong
F5 F#5
And I ask Who is uncle Tom?
F5 F#5
Who is uncle Tom?
F5 F#5
Who is uncle Tom?
F5 F#5(hit one time)
You are
Bb5 F#5
I read a book about the self
Bb5 F#5
Said I should get expensive help
Bb5 F#5
Go fix my head, Create some wealth
Bb5 F#5
Put my neurosis on the shelf
F5 F#5
But I don't care for myself
F5 F#5
I don't care for myself
F5 F#5
I don't care for myself
F5 F#5(hit one time)
I don't care
Bb5 F#5
I wrote this novel just for you
Bb5 F#5
I'm so pretentious, yes it's true
Bb5 F#5
I wrote this novel just for you
Bb5(hit one time, stop playing)
Just for you, Just for you
How to play Blue American
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 Bb5. 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.