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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"American Boy" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "American Boy" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "American Boy" is in A.
- 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.
- Does "American Boy" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "American Boy" is in the key of A at 115 BPM.
- What chords are in "American Boy"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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