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For best sound, play all Cmaj7 like so:
e |-----|
B |--0--|
G |--5--|
D |--5--|
A |--3--|
E |-----|
Intro:
C F/C Cmaj7 F/C
C F/C Cmaj7 F/C
Iâ??ll take a plane across the USA, Iâ??ll change my name
C F/C Cmaj7 D/C
Iâ??ll dig a hole, throw it all away to see your face
C F/C Cmaj7 F/C
The amber waves, laughing in my face, they donâ??t believe
C F/C Cmaj7 D/C
The golden plains, the purple mountains too, they bring me down
C F/C Cmaj7 F/C
Iâ??m sure itâ??s beautiful, itâ??s got teeth sharper than Iâ??ve seen
C F/C Cmaj7 F/C
Iâ??m sure itâ??s beautiful, itâ??s got will Iâ??ve only got a dream
C F/C Cmaj7 F/C
Iâ??ll take a plane across the USA, Iâ??ll tear it down
C F/C Cmaj7 D/C
The battles rage theyâ??re screaming take me back, I try to smile
C F/C Cmaj7 F/C
I know sheâ??s there, I see her walking wise up in the towers
C F/C Cmaj7 D/C
A little wind could make it all for naught, I speed along
C F/C Cmaj7 F/C
Iâ??m sure itâ??s beautiful, itâ??s got teeth sharper than Iâ??ve seen
C F/C Cmaj7 D
Iâ??m sure itâ??s beautiful, itâ??s got will Iâ??ve only got a dream
Am G
I would build a road, but Iâ??m not a builder
F G
I would climb a tree, but Iâ??m no climber
Am G
I would start a war, but Iâ??m scared of fighting
F C
I just wanna get close to you
C F/C
Tear it down, climb in rivers and swim in hills
Cmaj7
Climb in rivers and swim in hills
D
Can it go any longer now?
C F/C
Tear it down, climb in rivers and swim in hills
Cmaj7
Climb in rivers and swim in hills
D
Can it go any longer now?
C F/C Cmaj7 F/C
C F/C Cmaj7 D
end on C
The lyrics to this song are nowhere to be found on the internet so I listened myself. Should be pretty close.
How to play Usa
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 Cmaj7. 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.