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The American Translation

J. Riley Henderson

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The American Translation by J. Riley Henderson in the key of C

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2020s Genre: Indie / Alternative Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
C

Verse 1
FMy Favorite Bible Story
Is The A#One Where Herod A#Wins
C'Cus The Wise Men Followed The Law
And A#Showed Him Where Jesus LivedF.
FMy Favorite Biblical Tale
Is The A#One Where They Killed That Broad,A#​
'Cus TheC Pharisees Caught Her Sleeping Around,
And A#Jesus Said, 'Hand Me A Rock!'F​

Chorus 1
A#My Favorite Scriptural Call's
To Hate Your FNeighbor Like You Hate YourselfF.
Gm  Winner Take All, Might Makes Law,
And All A#Commies And Queers Go FStraight To Hell.
A#My Favorite Part Of The Book's
Where A#Israel's A#/AAlwaysD Right.
GmAin't That What Ezekiel Said?
CI Can't Remember Off The Top Of My Head, But

Verse 2
FThe Coolest Thing That Jesus Did
Is When He A#Took All That Kid's FishA#,
And Said,C 'All Y'all Freeloaders Can Starve,
I'm A#God, Not Make-A-FWish'.
FAnd When He Walked Through Jerusalem
And Saw A#Grifters In The ChurchA#,
He Said 'CBlessed Be, And Far Be It From Me To Stop
The F/AFree Market AFt Work!'

Chorus 2
A#The Good Samaritan Had It Right
When He FLet That Hebrew DiFe,
'Cus He GmKnew If The Shoe Were On The
Other Foot, That A#Jew'd A'walked Right On FBy.
A#I Really Get A Rush
When The Camel Gets A#/AThrough TheD Eye,
'Cus It GmMeans The Road To Heaven Ain't A One-Way Street
With An CAmerican Dream And Some Elbow Grease.

Bridge
(Pm Whole Section)
I FLove When John The Baptist
Read The A#Room, And Dropped The Act,A#​
CSaul Kept Following Orders,
And A#Levi Kept Collecting The TaxF,
And How God Didn't FFlinch
When David Killed A A#Friend To Bang His Wife,
'Cus CGod Approves All Leaders,
And A#Boys Are Boys For LifeF.

Chorus
I Take Great A#Comfort Knowing Jesus
FFelt And Thought Like MFe,
And That CI'm Not Picking-Cherries,
'Cus I'm A#Picking From The FTree.
We All A#Know The Lord Respects Traditions.
FBorders,E Flags, ADnd Constitutions,
And GmCorporate Wars, And Final Solutions Are How
CHe Meant The World ToC Be,
And That's How We A#Know, Of All The Nations
God FShed HisE GraceD Upon,
GmWe're HisC FavoritA#e One.

Outro
F     A# F C F

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|*   Single Strum
|Pm  Palm Mute

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Also available in: A (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for The American Translation?

The chords for The American Translation are: C, F, A#, Gm, A#/A, D, F/A, E

What is the original key of The American Translation?

The original key is A.

What is the difficulty of playing The American Translation?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play The American Translation in another key?

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

Can The American Translation be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play The American Translation on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in The American Translation?

The American Translation uses 8 chords: C, F, A#, Gm, A#/A, D, F/A, E

What is the easiest way to play The American Translation?

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 The American Translation released in?

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

Are there easier chord versions for The American Translation?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The American Translation 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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