Popular americans
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[intro ]
D G Bb C D (2x)
D G
>From New York city to the Golden Gate
Bb C D
The Great Lakes to the Rio Grande
D
There's a hip new feeling
G
That we're awfully appealing
Bb C D
To the universal common man
A
So get in line
G A
If you'd like to shake our hands
D A
We're the ones
G A
We're the popular Americans
D A C G
Oooh yeah, back on the scene
D
We've come to pledge allegiance
G
At the altar of convenience
Bb C D
In our wide-leg baggy jeans
And we've pinned our passions
G
On the tale end of fashion
Bb C D
Now we're as sexy as our shaving cream
A G
When in doubt
A
We consult our magazines
D A
We're the ones
G A
We're the popular Americans
D A C G
Oooh yeah, back on the scene
D A
Having fun
G A
We're the popular Americans
D A Bb C D
Oooh yeah, bet you wish you were me
Bb C D
I bet you wish you were me, yeah
Bb C D
Don't you wish you were me, yeah
Bb C A
Baby, back on the scene
G A
horn intro
D G Bb C D (2x)
piano bridge (same chords as intro 2x)
When you're so prestigious
It makes you half-religious
In a patriotic sort of way
Our money says we trust
But you know it's only just
A party slogan we were taught to say
com'on
A G A
D A
We're the ones
G A
We're the popular Americans
D A C G
Oooh yeah, back on the scene
D A
Having fun
G A
We're the popular Americans
D A Bb C D
Oooh yeah, bet you wish you were me
Bb C D
I bet you wish you were me, yeah
Bb C D
Don't you wish you were me, yeah
Bb C D
Baby, back on the scene
Bb C D (5x)
How to play Popular americans
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.