Dont Include Me American Dream
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[Verso 1]
G
You've got plans, you always have
D
A little house, a cul de sac
C G
I promise you I tried to give you that
[Verso 2]
G
Christmas time, I'd hang the lights
D
But holidays would make you cry
C G
You said they would remind you of simple times
[Refrão]
Am C
I drive by the house, from what I can tell
G D
Now you're living there with somebody else
Am C
Now I can see your American dream
G
Don't include me
[Verso 3]
G
And I still see your mom and dad
D
I wonder if they're angry at me
C G
Or maybe they just think you're better off (better off)
[Verso 4]
G
And what if I went back in time
D
And I let you win the little fights
C G
So would it make a difference in the end
[Refrão]
Am C
I drive by the house, from what I can tell
G D
Now you're living there with somebody else
Am C
Now I can see your American dream
G
Don't include me
[Ponte]
Am C
I can't look away while you fade in the mirror
G D
But I see you're happier from here
Am C
I turn on the highway 'cause it's only fair
G Am C
For you to move on like I was never even there
G D
Even there
Am C
Even there
G
Even there
[Refrão] Am C
I drive by the house, from what I can tell
G D
Now you're living there with somebody else
Am C
Now I can see your American dream
N.C.
Don't include me
How to play Dont Include Me American Dream
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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.