Rusty Old American Dream
View chords used in this chart
6 = C 3 = G
5 = G 2 = C
4 = C 1 = E
[capo II]
C F+2 C
Well I don't look all that ragged for all the time it's been.
Gsus4
But I'm weakened underneath me where my frame is rusted thin.
C F+2 C
And this year's state inspection I just barely passed.
Gsus4 C
Won't you drive me 'cross the country, boy this year could be my last.
F+2 C
I'm a tail-finned road locomotive
Gsus4 C
From the days of cheap gasoline.
F+2 C Am7
I'm for sale by the side of the road going nowhere,
F+2 Gsus4 C
A rusty old American dream.
F+2 C
I rolled off the line in Detroit back in nineteen fifty-eight.
Gsus4
Spent three days in the showroom, that's all I had to wait.
C F+2 C
I've been good to all who owned me, so have no fear.
Gsus4 C
C'mon boy, put your money down and get me outta here.
F+2 C
I'm a tail-finned road locomotive
Gsus4 C
From the days of cheap gasoline.
F+2 C Am7
I'm for sale by the side of the road going nowhere,
F+2 Gsus4 C
A rusty old American dream.
(C)
Now this car needs a young man to own him.
F+2
One who will polish the chrome.
C Am7
I will give you the rest of my lifetime
F+2 Gsus4
B'don't let me die here alone.
[capo III]
C
Ya just jump me some juice to my ba'ttry.
F+2
Give that old starter a spin.
C Am7
Hear me whirr, sputter, backfire through the carburetor
F+2 Gsus4 C
And roar into life once again.
F+2 C
I am a tail-finned road locomotive
Gsus4 C
You can polish my chrome so clean.
F+2 C Am7
We can fly off into the sunset together,
F+2 Gsus4 C Am7
Rusty old American dream - still runnin'
F+2 Gsus4 C*
Rusty old American dream.
* Outro:
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Chords:
6 5 4 3 2 1
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C 0 0 0 0 0 0
F+2 5 2 0 0 0 x
Gsus4 x 0 2 0 0 x
Am7 x 2 4 0 0 0
How to play Rusty Old American Dream
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 C. 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.