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American Boy

Estelle & Kanye West

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for American Boy by Estelle & Kanye West in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 2000s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Romance Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse
Cmaj7This A Number-One Champion Sound. Yeah, Estelle, We 'BG#maj7out To Get Down, (Get Down)
Fm7      Who The Hottest In The World Right Now. Just Touched Down In London Town.                      C#maj7/A#​
Cmaj7      Bet They Give Me A Pound. Tell Them PG#maj7ut The Money In My Hand Right Now. (Yes)
Fm7Tell The Promoter We Need More Seats. We Just Sold Out All The Floor Seats.                     C#maj7/A#​

Hook
Cmaj7Take Me On A Trip, I'd Like To Go Some DG#maj7ay. Take Me To NeFm7w York, I'd Love To See La.                     C#maj7/A#​
I Cmaj7Really Want To Come Kick It G#maj7With You. You'll Be MyFm7 American Boy.                         C#maj7/A#​

Verse
Cmaj7      He Said, "Hey, SisG#maj7ter. It's Really, Really Nice To Meet You." Fm7​
I Just Met This 5-Foot-7 Guy Who's JC#maj7/A#ust My Type.
G#maj7      Like The Way He's SpeakinFm7g, His Confidence Is Peaking.          Fm7​
Don't Like His Baggy Jeans But I'm 'A Like What's Underneath TheC#maj7/A#m.
Cmaj7      And, No, I G#maj7Ain't Been To Mia. I HeaFm7rd That Cali Never Rains And New York's Wide Awake.                             C#maj7/A#​
Cmaj7First Let's See The West End. I'll Show You ToG#maj7 My Brethren.
I'm LiFm7king This American Boy, American Boy.

Hook
Cmaj7Take Me On A Trip, I'd Like To Go Some DG#maj7ay. Take Me To NeFm7w York, I'd Love To See La.                     C#maj7/A#​
I Cmaj7Really Want To Come Kick It G#maj7With You. You'll Be MyFm7 American Boy.    American Boy.              C#maj7/A#​

Verse
Cmaj7      Can We Get Away This Weekend? G#maj7Take Me To Broadway.
Fm7      Let's Go Shopping, Maybe, Then We'll Go To A Café.     C#maj7/A#​
Cmaj7      Let's Go On The SubG#maj7way. Take Me To Your Hood. I Never BFm7een To Brooklyn
And I'd LikC#maj7/A#e To See What's Good.
Cmaj7      Dress In G#maj7All Your Fancy Clothes. SneakersFm7 Looking Fresh To Death. I'm Loving Those Shell Toes.                                C#maj7/A#​
Cmaj7Walking That Walk. Talk ThG#maj7at Slick Talk. I'm Liking This AFm7merican Boy, American Boy.             C#maj7/A#​

Verse
Cmaj7Who Killing 'Em In The Uk. Everybody G#maj7Gonna Say, "You, K."
Fm7      Reluctantly 'Cause Most Of This Press Don't *** With Me.                      C#maj7/A#​
Estelle Once Said ToCmaj7 Me, "Cool Down, Down, Don't Act A Fool Now, G#maj7Now."
I Fm7Always Act A Fool. Oww, Oww. Ain't Nothing New Now Now.                C#maj7/A#​
Cmaj7      He Crazy. I Know What You Thinking.       Ribena I KnoG#maj7w What You're Drinking.
Fm7      Rap Singer. Chain Blinger. Holler At The Next Chick Soon As You're BlinkingC#maj7/A#.
Cmaj7      What's Your Persona About ThiG#maj7s Americana Rhymer?              Fm7​
Am I Shallow 'Cause All My Clothes Designer.             C#maj7/A#​
Cmaj7      Dressed Smart Like A London Bloke. Yes. Before He Speak His SuitG#maj7 Bespoke.
And You Thought He Was Cute Before. Look At This Peacoat, Tell Me He's Broke.
Cmaj7And I Know You Ain't Into All That. I Heard Your LG#maj7yrics I Feel Your Spirit.
Fm7But I Still Talk That Cash 'Cause A Lot Of Wags Wanna Hear It.      C#maj7/A#​
Cmaj7      And I'm Feeling Like Mike At His Baddest. Like The Pips AtG#maj7 They Gladys.
Fm7      And I Know They Love It. So To Hell With All That Rubbish.             C#maj7/A#​

Verse
Cmaj7      Would You Be My LoG#maj7ve, My Love? Could You Be Mine?                Fm7​
Would You Be My Love, My Love? Could You Be Mine?    C#maj7/A#​
Cmaj7      Could You Be My LG#maj7ove, My Love? Would You Be My AmericFm7an Boy, American Boy?                   C#maj7/A#​

Hook
Cmaj7Take Me On A Trip, I'd Like To Go Some DG#maj7ay. Take Me To ChFm7icago, San Francisco Bay.                 C#maj7/A#​
Cmaj7I Really Want To Come Kick It G#maj7With You. You'll Be MyFm7 American Boy, Be My American Boy.                   C#maj7/A#​
American Boy.

Instruments
  Cmaj7   G#maj7   Fm7   C#maj7/A#  [fade]
Also available in: Emaj7 (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for American Boy?

The chords for American Boy are: Cmaj7, G#maj7, Fm7, C#maj7/A#

What is the original key of American Boy?

The original key is Emaj7.

What is the difficulty of playing American Boy?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play American Boy in another key?

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

Can American Boy be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play American Boy on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in American Boy?

American Boy uses 4 chords: Cmaj7, G#maj7, Fm7, C#maj7/A#

What is the easiest way to play American Boy?

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 American Boy released in?

American Boy was released in the 2000s. See more 2000s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for American Boy?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch American Boy 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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