Id Rather Have America
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[Verso 1]
G D7 G
From the icy cliffs of Iceland I've traveled o'er the land
C G
Through the darkness of Greenland to the islands of Japan
C G
I've met with many people all kinds of them you see
C D7 G
But I'd rather have America, my homeland where I'm free
[Verso 2]
D7 G
I've seen the hot Pacific the ocean wide and deep
C G
I've been in ol' Korea with its mud up to my knees
C G
I've walked the streets of China seen all there is to see
C D7 G
But I'd rather have America, my homeland where I'm free
[Verso 3]
D7 G
I've sailed the wide Atlantic to France and Germany
C G
The beauty there in Paris just doesnt do a thing for me
C G
I made my way to England and on to Italy
C D7 G
But I'd rather have America, my homeland where I'm free
[Verso 4]
D7 G
Let Iceland have its icy cliffs and forty-five below
C G
And Greenland keep its darkness and the freezin' winds that blow
C G
Don't put me off in China or Korea's muddy land
C D7 G
Let Paris keep her beauty and the islands have Japan
C G C G
I don't want Ger-ma-ny or France or It-aly
C D7 G
I'd rather have America, my homeland where I'm free
C D7 G
I'd rather have America, my homeland where I'm free
How to play Id Rather Have America
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.