American Woman

by The Guess Who

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Lyrics

A mer i can wom an, gon na mess your mind.

A mer i can wom an, she gon na mess your mind.

A mer i can wom an, gon na mess your mind.

A mer i can wom an, gon na mess your mind.

I say, A,

I say M,

I say E,

I say R,

say I,

use C,

say A,

N.

A mer i can wom an, gon na mess your mind.

A mer i can wom an, gon na mess your mind.

A mer i can wom an, gon na (G)mess (G7)your mind.

A mer i can wom an,

stay a way from me.

A mer i can wom an,

ma ma, let me be.

Don’t come hang in’ a round my door, I don’t wan na see your face no more, I got more im por tant things to do than spend my time grow in’ old with you.

Now, wom an,

I said stay a way,

A mer i can wom an,

lis ten what I say.

A mer i can wom an,

stay a way from me.

A mer i can wom an,

ma ma, let me be.

Don’t come hang in’ a round my door, I don’t wan na see your face no more, I got more im por tant things to do than spend my time grow in’ old with you.

Now, wom an,

I said stay a way,

A mer i can wom an,

lis ten what I say.

A mer i can wom an,

ma ma, let me be.

Go, got ta get a way, got ta get a way, now go, go, go.

I’m gon na leave you, wom an,

gon na leave you, wom an.

Bye, bye.

Bye, bye.

Bye, bye.

Bye, bye.

You’re (E)no

I’m

(E)Gonna

tell

American Woman by The Guess Who — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “American Woman” by The Guess Who 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 G at 92 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 Woman" 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 Woman"?
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 Woman" use?
Just 5 chords: Cm, E, G, G7, Gdim. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Guess Who songs work for kids?
Try "AMERICAN WOMAN", "THESE EYES", "UNDUN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.