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Well, she was an A (E7)mer i can girl (G5)She stood a lone raised on her (A5)prom is es.
She she could hear the (E7)think in’ roll that there was a (G5)lit tle more to life like (A)waves where crash in’ in on the beach.
Af ter all, it was a (D)great big world
(G)he with crept lots of plac es to (Em)run o ry.
(A)and if she pain to ful when some thing that’s so in’, close she
had one lit tle prom ise she was gon na keep.
Oh yeah,
all right,
take it eas y, ba by, make it last all it night.
all night.) She was an A mer i can girl.
Well, it was kind a (E7)cold that night.
girl (G5)She stood a lone raised on her (A5)bal co ny.
Yeah, she could hear the (E7)cars in’ roll by there out on (G5)Four tle For ty one, like (A)waves where crash in’ in on the beach.
And for one des per ate (D)mo ment there
(G)he with crept lots of back in her (Em)mem o ry.
(A)God, it’s so pain to ful when some thing that’s so in’, close she
is still lit tle so ise far was out of reach.
Oh yeah,
all right,
take it eas y, ba by, make it last all it night.
all night.) She was an A mer i can girl.
American Girl — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "American Girl" by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 240 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 Girl”
- What key is "American Girl" by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers played in?
- American Girl 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 Girl"?
- The arrangement plays at 240 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "American Girl" 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 Girl"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "American Girl"?
- "American Girl" was originally performed by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "American Girl"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, A7, Apow, Asus4, Bm, D, D7, Dpow, +5 more.
- What other songs by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers can I play here?
- Try "HERE COMES MY GIRL", "DON'T DO ME LIKE THAT", "REFUGEE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "American Girl" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "American Girl" by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "American Girl" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "American Girl" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.