American Boy (Featuring Kanye West)

by Estelle
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Just an oth er one, cham pi on sound.

(Cmaj9)Yeah, Es telle, we ’bout to get down.

Who the hot test in the world right now?

Just touched down in (D9)Lon don town.

Bet they give me a pound, (Cmaj9)tell ’em put the mon ey in my hand right now.

(Am9)Tell the pro mot er we need more seats, we just sold out all the (D9)floor seats.

(Emaj7)Take me on a trip, I’d like to (Cmaj7)go some day.

(Am9)Take me to New York, I’d love to see L.

A.

I (Emaj7)real ly want to come (Cmaj7)kick it with you.

(Am9)You’ll be my A mer i can boy.

He said, “Hey sis ter, it’s real ly real ly nice to meet ya.” I just met this five foot sev en guy who’s just my type.

Like the way he’s speak in’, his con fid ence is peak ing.

Don’t like his bag gy jeans but I might like what’s un der neath them.

And no, I ain’t (Cmaj9)been to M.

I.

A.

I heard that Ca li nev er rains and New York’s wide a wake.

(Emaj7)First let’s see the west end, I’ll (Cmaj9)show you to my bed room.

I’m (CN.C.)lik in’ this A mer i can boy, A mer i can boy.

(Emaj7)Take me on a trip, I’d like to (Cmaj7)go some day.

(Am9)Take me to New York, I’d love to see L.

A.

I (Emaj7)real ly want to come (Cmaj7)kick it with you.

(Am9)You’ll be my Am er i can boy.

A (D9)mer i can boy.

La la la la la le ah,

la la la la la le ah,

la la la la la la.

Will (Am9)you be my A mer i can boy?

A mer i can boy.

Can we get a way this end?

Take me to Broad way.

Let’s go shop pin’, may be then we’ll go to a caf é.

Let’s go on the sub way, take me to your hood, I’ve nev er been to Brook lyn and I’d to see what’s good.

Dressed in (Cmaj9)all your fan cy clothes.

Sneak ers look in’ Fresh to Death, I’m lov in’ those shell toes.

(Emaj7)Walk in’ that

(Cmaj9)Talk that slick talk, (CN.C.)lik in’ this A mer i can boy, A mer i can boy.

(Emaj7)Take me on a trip, I’d like to (Cmaj7)go some day.

(Am9)Take me to New York, I’d love to see L.

A.

I (Emaj7)real ly want to come (Cmaj7)kick it with you.

(Am9)You’ll be my Am er i can boy.

A (D9)mer i can boy.

La la la la la le ah,

la la la la la le ah,

la la la la la la.

Will (Am9)you be my A mer i can boy?

A mer i can boy.

(Emaj7)Who kill in’ em in the U.

K.

(Cmaj7)Ev ’ry bod y gon na say you, K.

Re luc tant ly ’cause (CN.C.)most of this press don’t *** with (D9)me.

Es telle once (Emaj7)said to me, “Cool down, down, (Cmaj7)don’t act a fool now, now.” I (Am9)al ways act a fool, ow ow, ain’t noth in’ new (D9)now, now.

He cra zy, I know what you’re think in’, Ri be na I know what you’re drink in’.

Rap sing er, chain bling er, hol la at the next chick (D9)soon as you’re blink in’.

What’s your per so na a (Cmaj7)bout this A mer i can a rhy mer?

Am I shal low?

’Cause all my clothes de (D9)sign er, uh.

Dress smart like a Lon don bloke, be (Cmaj7)fore he speak his suit be spoke.

(CN.C.)And you thought he was cute be fore, look at this P Coat, tell me he’s broke.

And I know you ain’t in to all that.

I (Cmaj7)heard your ly rics, I feel your spir it.

(Am9)But I still talk that ca a ash, ’cause a lot ta WAGs (D9)wan na hear it.

And I’m feel in’ like Mike at his bad (Cmaj7)dest.

Like the Pips at their glad (Am9)dest.

And I know they love it, (CN.C.)so to hell with all that (D9)rub bish.

Would you be my love, my love?

Would you be my love my love?

Could you be my love, my love?

Would (Am9)you be my A mer i can boy?

A (D9)mer i can boy.

me on a trip, I’d like to (Cmaj7)go some day.

(Am9)Take me to Chi ca go, San Fran cis co Bay.

I (Emaj7)real ly want to come (Cmaj7)kick it with you.

(Am9)You’ll be my A mer i can boy.

A (D9)mer i can boy.

A (D9)mer i can boy.

La la la la la le ah,

la la la la la le ah,

la la la la la la.

Will (Am9)you be my A mer i can boy?

A mer i can boy.

American Boy (Featuring Kanye West) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "American Boy (Featuring Kanye West)" by Estelle: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 118 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “American Boy (Featuring Kanye West)”

Can I sing "American Boy (Featuring Kanye West)" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "American Boy (Featuring Kanye West)" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in G, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "American Boy (Featuring Kanye West)" by Estelle in?
The backing track is in G at 118 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "American Boy (Featuring Kanye West)" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "American Boy (Featuring Kanye West)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "American Boy (Featuring Kanye West)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "American Boy (Featuring Kanye West)" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "American Boy (Featuring Kanye West)"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "American Boy (Featuring Kanye West)"?
"American Boy (Featuring Kanye West)" was originally performed by Estelle. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Is there a karaoke version of "American Boy (Featuring Kanye West)" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "American Boy (Featuring Kanye West)" by Estelle. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "American Boy (Featuring Kanye West)" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "American Boy (Featuring Kanye West)" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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