Drunk Americans
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G G/F#
We ain’t East, we ain’t West
Em Em/D
We ain’t left, we ain’t right
C C/B
We ain’t black, we ain’t white
Am D
We just came here to drink
G G/F#
We’re all mud flap suburbans
Em Em/D
All ball caps and turbans
C C/B
All prom queens and strippers
Am D Em
Where the whole kitchen sink and then here,
C Em D
We’re the same, everyone knows your name
[Refrão]
G G/F#
We just raise up our glass
Em Em/D
We don’t give a rat’s ass
C C/B Am D
If you’re a democrat or republican
G G/B Em Em/D
We’re happy to be here and as you can see
C D G
We’re just all drunk Americans
G G/B
We ain’t second ex wives,
Em Em/D
We ain’t cowboys or redskins
C C/B
We ain’t preachers or kingpins
Am D
We’re just having fun
G G/B
We’re all suits in blue collars
Em Em/D
Short orders long haulers
C C/B Am D
Paper and plastic, too old and too young
Em C Em D
CEOs, GEDs, DUIs, FBIs, PHDs
[Refrão]
G G/F#
And we raise up our glass
Em Em/D
We don’t give a rat’s ass
C C/B Am D
If your belly’s too fat, or your wallet’s too thin
G G/F# Em
We’re happy to be here and as you can see
C D G
We’re just all drunk Americans
G G/F#
La-la-la-la-la-la
Em Em/D
La-la-la-la-la-la
C C/B
La-la-la-la
Am D
La-la-la-la
G G/F#
La-la-la-la-la-la
Em Em/D
La-la-la-la-la-la
C D G
All drunk Americans
G G/F#
We been in, we been out
Em Em/D
we been cool, we been weird
C C/B
Thank God we’re still here
Am D
In the land of the free
Em C
And we all, sing it wrong
Em D
But we all sing along
E
Sing along
[Refrão]
A A/G#
We just raise up our glass
F#m F#m/E
We don’t give a rat’s ass
D D/A Bm E
If you’re a democrat or republican
A A/C# F#m F#M/E
We’re happy to be here and as you can see
D E A
We’re just all drunk Americans
A A/C#
In these neon lights
F#m F#m/E
We’re all stars we’re all stripes
D E A
And We’re all drunk Americans
How to play Drunk Americans
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.