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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "American Child" by Phil Vassar in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "American Child" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "American Child" with hands-separate practice in D at 99 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "American Child"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "American Child" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "American Child"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "American Child" is in the key of D at 99 BPM.
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