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An American Dream

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for An American Dream by Brandon Flowers in the key of E

Intro
E C#m A E B
E C#m A E B

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E

Verse 1
EI Took The Fool's Gold From MAy Nickel Pocket
Watched It Flake In The EMorning Sun
When A EWave Of Punishing Heat
AKissed The Crown Of My Head
Suddenly I Was AEware Of Myself
BI Picked Up The Pay Phone And ADialed My Parents
Only I Had Forgotten My C#mMother Had Passed
I Heard BFlapping Pages In A ACreosote Bush
I Walked ToC#mwards Them
G#7They Were Full Of Women    F#7

Pre-Chorus
With EBlurred Out Crotches
And C#mStars For Nipples
And An AAd For The Red ManE Burning MBy Lip
That I EGot From A GuinnessC#m World Record Holder
For The ALongest Fall Living
And He EWalked With AB Limp, And We Sang

Chorus
EGold And Silver,C#m God And Glitter
ALights That Flicker OnE HubcaBp Chrome
On The ERoad To Heaven
In C#mStrauss And Stetson
ASwimming Pools Of Horsepower
ETake Me BackB Home

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E

Verse 2
ESmoke Signals Rise From A ‘44 E7
AChevy Fleetline
On The Bridge Of The EBoulder Dam
I EJump From The Edge
Into The Silvery Cold E7   A Colorado
Taken Back By My EShock Response
I BGrabbed Hold Of A Billboard
That Appeared Out OfA Nowhere
Asking Where I Would Spend My C#mEternity
Got BPicked Up By Elvis In A ATesla Model X
Jet-Black ‘68 Comeback C#mLeather
G#7He Was Clean And Sober  F#7

Pre-Chorus
And He ELaughed When I Asked Him IfC#m It Was All Worth It
And He ACried When He Asked AboutE Lisa MaBrie
Then He EPassed Me The Keys And Said, C#m"Put It On Jesus"
And We ABlew Through Starlight OnE BricklayersBKnees, And We Sang

Chorus
EGold And Silver,C#m God And Glitter
ALights That Flicker OnE HubcaBp Chrome
On The ERoad To Heaven
In C#mStrauss And Stetson
ASwimming Pools Of Horsepower
ETake Me BackB Home To The
EGold And Silver,C#m God And Glitter
ALights That Flicker OnE HubcaBp Chrome
On The ERoad To Heaven
In C#mStrauss And Stetson
ASwimming Pools Of Horsepower
ETake Me Back
BTake Me Back EHome

Outro
C#mTake Me Back HAome
ETake Me Back
BTake Me Back EHome
C#mHomeA
ETake Me Back
BTake Me Back EHome
Also available in: Bb (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for An American Dream?

The chords for An American Dream are: E, C#m, A, B, G#7, F#7, E7

What is the original key of An American Dream?

The original key is Bb.

What is the difficulty of playing An American Dream?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play An American Dream in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can An American Dream be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play An American Dream on ukulele?

Chord An American Dream can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in An American Dream?

An American Dream uses 7 chords: E, C#m, A, B, G#7, F#7, E7

What is the easiest way to play An American Dream?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was An American Dream released in?

An American Dream was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for An American Dream?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch An American Dream to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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