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(Emaj7)Take me on a trip, I’d like to (Cmaj7)go some day.
(Am7)Take me to New York, I’d love to see L.
A.
I (Emaj7)real ly want to come (Cmaj7)kick it with you.
(Am7)You’ll be my A mer i can boy.
He said, “Hey sis ta’, it’s real ly, real ly nice to meet ya.” I just met this five foot sev en guy who’s just my type.
I like the way he’s speak in’, his con fi dence is peak in’.
Don’t like his bag gy jeans, but I’m a like what’s un der neath them.
And, no, I ain’t (Cmaj7)been to M I A.
I (Am7)heard that Cal i nev er rains and New York’s all the way.
(Emaj7)First, let’s see the West End, I’ll (Cmaj7)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.
(Am7)Take me to New York, I’d love to see L.
A.
I (Emaj7)real ly want to come (Cmaj7)kick it with you.
(Am7)You’ll be my A mer i can boy, A (Fmaj7)mer i can boy.
La, la, la, la, la.
La, la, la, la, la.
La, la, la, la, la.
Will (Am7)you be my A mer i can boy, A mer i can boy?
Can we get a way this week (Am7)You’ll be my A mer i can boy.
And you thought he was cute be fore, look at this pea coat.
Tell me he’s broke.
Would you be my love, my love?
Would you be my love, my love?
Could you be my love, my love?
Would (Am7)you be my A mer i can boy, A (Fmaj7)mer i can boy?
(Emaj7)Take me on a trip, I’d like to (Cmaj7)go some day.
(Am7)Take me to Chi ca go, San Fran cis co Bay.
I (Emaj7)real ly want to come (Cmaj7)kick it with you.
(Am7)You’ll be my A mer i can boy, A (Fmaj7)mer i can boy.
(Emaj7)Take me on a trip, I’d like to (Cmaj7)go some day.
(Am7)Take me to New York, I’d love to see L.
A.
I (Emaj7)real ly want to come (Cmaj7)kick it with you.
(Am7)You’ll be my A mer i can boy, A (Fmaj7)mer i can boy.
La, la, la, la, la.
La, la, la, la, la.
La, la, la, la, la.
Will (Am7)you be my A mer i can boy, A mer i can boy?
La, la, la, la, la.
La, la, la, la, la.
La, la, la, la, la.
Will (Am7)you be my A mer i can boy, A mer i can boy?
American Boy — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "American Boy" by Estelle featuring Kanye West: 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 A, 115 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “American Boy”
- What key is "American Boy" by Estelle featuring Kanye West played in?
- American Boy is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "American Boy"?
- The arrangement plays at 115 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "American Boy" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "American Boy"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "American Boy"?
- "American Boy" was originally performed by Estelle featuring Kanye West. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "American Boy"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am7, Am9, B, C, Cmaj7, D, Dm9, Em, +2 more.
- Is there a karaoke version of "American Boy" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "American Boy" by Estelle featuring Kanye West. 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" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, 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" 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.