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American Girl

· by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers

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Lyrics

Well, she was an A (E7)mer i can girl (G5)She stood a lone raised on her (A5)prom is es.

She she could hear the (E7)think in’ roll that there was a (G5)lit tle more to life like (A)waves where crash in’ in on the beach.

Af ter all, it was a (D)great big world

(G)he with crept lots of plac es to (Em)run o ry.

(A)and if she pain to ful when some thing that’s so in’, close she

had one lit tle prom ise she was gon na keep.

Oh yeah,

all right,

take it eas y, ba by, make it last all it night.

all night.) She was an A mer i can girl.

Well, it was kind a (E7)cold that night.

girl (G5)She stood a lone raised on her (A5)bal co ny.

Yeah, she could hear the (E7)cars in’ roll by there out on (G5)Four tle For ty one, like (A)waves where crash in’ in on the beach.

And for one des per ate (D)mo ment there

(G)he with crept lots of back in her (Em)mem o ry.

(A)God, it’s so pain to ful when some thing that’s so in’, close she

is still lit tle so ise far was out of reach.

Oh yeah,

all right,

take it eas y, ba by, make it last all it night.

all night.) She was an A mer i can girl.

American Girl by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “American Girl” by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of D at 240 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "American Girl" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "American Girl"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "American Girl" use?: Just 13 chords: A, A7, Apow, Asus4, Bm, D, D7, Dpow, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers songs work for kids?: Try "HERE COMES MY GIRL", "DON'T DO ME LIKE THAT", "REFUGEE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.