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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"American Boy" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "American Boy"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "American Boy". Key of A, 115 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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