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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"American Child" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 99 BPM.
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About “American Child”
- Where are the chord symbols for "American Child" 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 Child" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "American Child" 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 Child" is in the key of D at 99 BPM.
- What chords are in "American Child"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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