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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "American Child" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "American Child" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "American Child" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "American Child"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "American Child" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "American Child"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "American Child" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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