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I was (Gsus2)ten, I was thin, I was (Em7)play in’ first (D)base with a (Gsus2)sec ond hand (D)glove and (Em7)dirt on my (A)face in (Gsus2)No where, Vir gin ia.
(Em7)Who’d ev er (D)fig ure that (C)kid in the yard would (Asus)go ver y far.
’Cause (D)four nine pounds, teen Lake wood had (D)no sil ver spoons.
Just an old beat up my up right that (Em7)played out of tune.
Now I’m (Gsus2)sing in’ and (D)liv in’ the life that I love.
And when I count my (G)bless ings, I (Asus)thank God I (A)was an A mer i can (Em7)child,
an A mer i can (Em7)child.
’Cause (Bm)dreams can grow (F#m7)wild more in (G)side an A mer i can (D)child.
(D)Sev en pounds, teen three ounc es, (D)she’s got my nose.
And she’s old to up my heart right as (Em7)deep as it goes.
With a (Gsus2)prom ise that’s (D)more than just some one’s last name.
And when I y one’s (G)e qual, in (Asus)late Au gust (A)came an A mer i can (Em7)child,
an A mer i can (Em7)child.
’Cause (Bm)dreams can grow (F#m7)wild more in (G)side an A mer i can (D)child.
(Bm)dreams can grow (F#m7)wild more in (G)side an A mer i can (Bm)child.
My (Bb)grand fa ther (F)would have been (C)eight y to day,
but (Bb)in for ty five, he (Asus)fell down be side an A mer i can (Em7)child,
an A mer i can (Em7)child,
oh, (A)whoa, an A mer i can (Em7)child.
’Cause dreams can grow (F#m7)wild more in (G)side an A (A)mer i can (D)child.
Oh, an A mer i can (Em7)child,
whoa, whoa, whoa.
American Child — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"American Child" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 99 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 Child”
- Why does "American Child" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "American Child".
- What key is "American Child" by Phil Vassar played in?
- American Child is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "American Child"?
- The arrangement plays at 99 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "American Child" 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 Child"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "American Child"?
- "American Child" was originally performed by Phil Vassar. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "American Child"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Asus4, Bb, Bm, C, D, Em7, F, +3 more.
- What other songs by Phil Vassar can I play here?
- Try "THAT'S WHEN I LOVE YOU", "LOVE IS A BEAUTIFUL THING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "American Child"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "American Child".
- Can I see all the notes in "American Child"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 99 BPM.
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