Great Americans
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Intro:
Bmaj9 Bbmaj9 Eb9/4 D9/4
Amaj9 D13 Amaj9 D13
[Verso 1]
Bmaj9 Bbmaj9 Eb9/4 D9/4
Wake up, burnt out, start the day in flames
Amaj9 D13 Amaj9 D13
Is it because I didn't text you back? Back
Bmaj9 Bbmaj9
Cat brain (Meow, meow)
Eb9/4 D9/4 Amaj9
Keep sending me mixed signals (Meow, meow, meow, meow)
D13 Amaj9 D13
It's like I haven't learned a thing
Bmaj9 Bbmaj9 Eb9/4
Stressed out, burnt up, I'm moving way too fast
Amaj9 D13 Amaj9
I need to reel it in, I just might bust my ass
D13
I might hurt myself
[Refrão]
Bmaj9 Bbmaj9
Don't know much
Eb9/4 D9/4 Amaj9
Everything I do is a learned behavior
D13 Amaj9
A true Truman Show
D13
A true Truman Show
[Verso 2]
Bmaj9 Bbmaj9 Eb9/4 D9/4
Midday, still weird, I'm probably overthinking
Amaj9 D13 Amaj9
Yes, I saw you call, I'm still not calling back
D13
'Cause I'm overwhelmed
Bmaj9 Bbmaj9 Eb9/4 D9/4
Dear Lord, send help, I'm talking to my cats (Meow)
Amaj9 D13 Amaj9
I keep vacuuming and nothing's getting clean
D13
'Cause I'm overwhelmed
Bmaj9 Bbmaj9
One thing's for sure
Eb9/4 D9/4
You're gonna find a way to leave
Amaj9 D13 Amaj9
But before you go, please return my clothes
D13
You can't have my coat
[Refrão]
Bmaj9 Bbmaj9
Don't know much
Eb9/4 D9/4 Amaj9
Everything I do is a learned behavior
D13 Amaj9 D13
I keep fucking up, but I land on my feet
[Verso 3]
Bmaj9 Bbmaj9 Eb9/4 D9/4
It's dark, I'm lost, walking 'round in circles
Amaj9 D13 Amaj9 D13
(Ah) I didn't complete a thing (Shit), I missed my chance
[Refrão]
Bmaj9 Bbmaj9
Don't know much
Eb9/4 D9/4 Amaj9
Everything I do is an SOS
D13 Amaj9
Something's clearly off
D13
I'm undiagnosed (Shit)
How to play Great 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 Bmaj9. 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.