Good Ol Usa
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This chart is from the album Tramp on Your Street by Shaver.
Billy Joe Shaver has another version on a compilation album
that is slightly different.
[Intro]
E7 A7 D D
[Verse 1]
D
In the good ol' USA
E7
where the sun shines every day
A7
We got brand new action
D
Good old fashion too
D
And the future's so bright
E7
Like stars in the night
A7 D
Just smilin' down on everything we do
[Chorus]
F#7
With great big harvest moon
Bm
Beams a happy lover's tune
E7 A A7
While sweethearts promenade two by two
D
Look at you look at me
E7
We're as lucky as can be
A7 D
We got hold of something here worth holding to
E7 A7 D
Yeah the USA is made for me and you
[Instrumental]
D E7 A7 D
[Verse 2]
D E7
In the good ol' USA I'd just like to say
A7 D
Tomorrow's dreams are always coming true
D E7
And the whole blessed world in the universal curl
A7 D
Is counting on the old red white and blue
[Chorus]
F#7
We got faith in the Lord
Bm
We got Chevrolets and Fords
E7 A A7
We got folks working hard to see us through
D
All the people of the earth
E7
Gonna get their money's worth
A7 D
By betting on the land of the free
E7 A7 D B7
Yeah the USA is made for you and me
[Instrumental]
E F#7 B7 E
E F#7 B7 E
[Chorus]
G#7
We got faith in the Lord
C#m
We got Chevrolets and Fords
F#7 B7
We got folks working hard to see us through
E
All the people of the earth
F#7
Gonna get their money's worth
B7 E
By betting on the land of the free
F#7 B7 E
Yeah the USA is here for you and me
F#7 B7 E
Yeah the USA is made for you and me
How to play Good Ol Usa
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E7. 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.