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An American Dream

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

Intro
G Em C G D
G Em C G D

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G

Verse 1
GI Took The Fool's Gold From MCy Nickel Pocket
Watched It Flake In The GMorning Sun
When A GWave Of Punishing Heat
CKissed The Crown Of My Head
Suddenly I Was AGware Of Myself
DI Picked Up The Pay Phone And CDialed My Parents
Only I Had Forgotten My EmMother Had Passed
I Heard DFlapping Pages In A CCreosote Bush
I Walked ToEmwards Them
B7They Were Full Of Women   A7

Pre-Chorus
With GBlurred Out Crotches
And EmStars For Nipples
And An CAd For The Red ManG Burning MDy Lip
That I GGot From A GuinnessEm World Record Holder
For The CLongest Fall Living
And He GWalked With AD Limp, And We Sang

Chorus
GGold And Silver,Em God And Glitter
CLights That Flicker OnG HubcaDp Chrome
On The GRoad To Heaven
In EmStrauss And Stetson
CSwimming Pools Of Horsepower
GTake Me BackD Home

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G

Verse 2
GSmoke Signals Rise From A ‘44 G7
CChevy Fleetline
On The Bridge Of The GBoulder Dam
I GJump From The Edge
Into The Silvery Cold G7   C Colorado
Taken Back By My GShock Response
I DGrabbed Hold Of A Billboard
That Appeared Out OfC Nowhere
Asking Where I Would Spend My EmEternity
Got DPicked Up By Elvis In A CTesla Model X
Jet-Black ‘68 Comeback EmLeather
B7He Was Clean And Sober A7

Pre-Chorus
And He GLaughed When I Asked Him IfEm It Was All Worth It
And He CCried When He Asked AboutG Lisa MaDrie
Then He GPassed Me The Keys And Said, Em"Put It On Jesus"
And We CBlew Through Starlight OnG BricklayersDKnees, And We Sang

Chorus
GGold And Silver,Em God And Glitter
CLights That Flicker OnG HubcaDp Chrome
On The GRoad To Heaven
In EmStrauss And Stetson
CSwimming Pools Of Horsepower
GTake Me BackD Home To The
GGold And Silver,Em God And Glitter
CLights That Flicker OnG HubcaDp Chrome
On The GRoad To Heaven
In EmStrauss And Stetson
CSwimming Pools Of Horsepower
GTake Me Back
DTake Me Back GHome

Outro
EmTake Me Back CHome
GTake Me Back
DTake Me Back GHome
EmHomCe
GTake Me Back
DTake Me Back GHome
Also available in: Bb (Original) C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for An American Dream?

The chords for An American Dream are: G, Em, C, D, B7, A7, G7

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: G, Em, C, D, B7, A7, G7

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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