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American Icon

Hayden Blount

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for American Icon by Hayden Blount

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Em   G D Em   G D

Verse 1
I'm EmTearing Up The 40 Like I'm GRacing DayDtona
EmOpen Road Before Me, Plenty GRoom To Throw Some DDust Up
EmHell, I Might As Well Paint A G3 On My TaDcoma
Raising EmHell, Praising Dale, And I GGot No Plans To DSlow UpEm     G  D​

Verse 2
Got A EmGirl In Tennessee Wants GMe To Come DGet Her
She EmTastes Real Sweet GWhen I Slow DKiss Her
I EmTell Her That I Need You Like GI'm Lynyrd DSkynyrd
But EmI'm A Free Bird, So I'm GLeaving For The DWinter

Chorus
'Cause There's CPlaces To Be, CigaGrettes To Burn
DPeople To Meet, And Dollar EmBills To Earn
CBanquets To Drink, A GLover To Kiss
But You DDon't Get A Thing Unless You EmBleed For This
So, GI'm Gonna DBleed Till There's A EmHill I Can Die On
'Cause GI Wanna DBe An American EmIcon G  D  Em     G  D​

Verse 3
EmFive States, Two Days, GBurt Reynolds DBandit
EmTwo Hours Of Sleep, Can't BeGlieve I'm Still DStanding
EmWish I's Headed West 'Cause I GMiss My DFamily
But I'm EmEastbound And Down, Always GStuck In DTransit

Chorus
'Cause There's CPlaces To Be, CigaGrettes To Burn
DPeople To Meet, And Dollar EmBills To Earn
CBanquets To Drink, A GLover To Kiss
But You DDon't Get A Thing Unless You EmBleed For This
So, GI'm Gonna DBleed Till There's A EmHill I Can Die On
'Cause GI Wanna DBe An American EmIcon G​
DAmerican EmIcon G  D​

Interlude
Em   G D Em   G D
C  G  D  Em
C  G  D  Em  D

Outro
'Cause There's CPlaces To Be, CigaGrettes To Burn
DPeople To Meet, And Dollar EmBills To Earn
Also available in: C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for American Icon?

The chords for American Icon are: Em, G, D, C

What is the original key of American Icon?

The original key is Em.

What is the difficulty of playing American Icon?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play American Icon in another key?

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

Can American Icon be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play American Icon on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in American Icon?

American Icon uses 4 chords: Em, G, D, C

What is the easiest way to play American Icon?

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 Icon released in?

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

Are there easier chord versions for American Icon?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch American Icon 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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