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American Boy

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for American Boy by Estelle & Kanye West & Keith Harris & William Adams in the key of G

Verse
Gmaj7This A Number-One Champion Sound. Yeah, Estelle, We 'BD#maj7out To Get Down, (Get Down)
Cm7      Who The Hottest In The World Right Now. Just Touched Down In London Town.                      G#maj7/F
Gmaj7      Bet They Give Me A Pound. Tell Them PD#maj7ut The Money In My Hand Right Now. (Yes)
Cm7Tell The Promoter We Need More Seats. We Just Sold Out All The Floor Seats.                     G#maj7/F

Hook
Gmaj7Take Me On A Trip, I'd Like To Go Some DD#maj7ay. Take Me To NeCm7w York, I'd Love To See La.                     G#maj7/F
I Gmaj7Really Want To Come Kick It D#maj7With You. You'll Be MyCm7 American Boy.                         G#maj7/F

Verse
Gmaj7      He Said, "Hey, SisD#maj7ter. It's Really, Really Nice To Meet You." Cm7
I Just Met This 5-Foot-7 Guy Who's JG#maj7/Fust My Type.
D#maj7      Like The Way He's SpeakinCm7g, His Confidence Is Peaking.          Cm7
Don't Like His Baggy Jeans But I'm 'A Like What's Underneath TheG#maj7/Fm.
Gmaj7      And, No, I D#maj7Ain't Been To Mia. I HeaCm7rd That Cali Never Rains And New York's Wide Awake.                             G#maj7/F
Gmaj7First Let's See The West End. I'll Show You ToD#maj7 My Brethren.
I'm LiCm7king This American Boy, American Boy.

Hook
Gmaj7Take Me On A Trip, I'd Like To Go Some DD#maj7ay. Take Me To NeCm7w York, I'd Love To See La.                     G#maj7/F
I Gmaj7Really Want To Come Kick It D#maj7With You. You'll Be MyCm7 American Boy.    American Boy.              G#maj7/F

Verse
Gmaj7      Can We Get Away This Weekend? D#maj7Take Me To Broadway.
Cm7      Let's Go Shopping, Maybe, Then We'll Go To A Café.     G#maj7/F
Gmaj7      Let's Go On The SubD#maj7way. Take Me To Your Hood. I Never BCm7een To Brooklyn
And I'd LikG#maj7/Fe To See What's Good.
Gmaj7      Dress In D#maj7All Your Fancy Clothes. SneakersCm7 Looking Fresh To Death. I'm Loving Those Shell Toes.                                G#maj7/F
Gmaj7Walking That Walk. Talk ThD#maj7at Slick Talk. I'm Liking This ACm7merican Boy, American Boy.             G#maj7/F

Verse
Gmaj7Who Killing 'Em In The Uk. Everybody D#maj7Gonna Say, "You, K."
Cm7      Reluctantly 'Cause Most Of This Press Don't *** With Me.                      G#maj7/F
Estelle Once Said ToGmaj7 Me, "Cool Down, Down, Don't Act A Fool Now, D#maj7Now."
I Cm7Always Act A Fool. Oww, Oww. Ain't Nothing New Now Now.                G#maj7/F
Gmaj7      He Crazy. I Know What You Thinking.       Ribena I KnoD#maj7w What You're Drinking.
Cm7      Rap Singer. Chain Blinger. Holler At The Next Chick Soon As You're BlinkingG#maj7/F.
Gmaj7      What's Your Persona About ThiD#maj7s Americana Rhymer?              Cm7
Am I Shallow 'Cause All My Clothes Designer.             G#maj7/F
Gmaj7      Dressed Smart Like A London Bloke. Yes. Before He Speak His SuitD#maj7 Bespoke.
And You Thought He Was Cute Before. Look At This Peacoat, Tell Me He's Broke.
Gmaj7And I Know You Ain't Into All That. I Heard Your LD#maj7yrics I Feel Your Spirit.
Cm7But I Still Talk That Cash 'Cause A Lot Of Wags Wanna Hear It.      G#maj7/F
Gmaj7      And I'm Feeling Like Mike At His Baddest. Like The Pips AtD#maj7 They Gladys.
Cm7      And I Know They Love It. So To Hell With All That Rubbish.             G#maj7/F

Verse
Gmaj7      Would You Be My LoD#maj7ve, My Love? Could You Be Mine?                Cm7
Would You Be My Love, My Love? Could You Be Mine?    G#maj7/F
Gmaj7      Could You Be My LD#maj7ove, My Love? Would You Be My AmericCm7an Boy, American Boy?                   G#maj7/F

Hook
Gmaj7Take Me On A Trip, I'd Like To Go Some DD#maj7ay. Take Me To ChCm7icago, San Francisco Bay.                 G#maj7/F
Gmaj7I Really Want To Come Kick It D#maj7With You. You'll Be MyCm7 American Boy, Be My American Boy.                   G#maj7/F
American Boy.

Instruments
  Gmaj7   D#maj7   Cm7   G#maj7/F  [fade]
Also available in: Emaj7 (Original) C D A

FAQ

What are the chords for American Boy?

The chords for American Boy are: Gmaj7, D#maj7, Cm7, G#maj7/F

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: Gmaj7, D#maj7, Cm7, G#maj7/F

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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