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(D)(Hey!)
Dou ble wide, Quick ing Stop, (D)mid ing night to T top, (G)Jack her in her Cher ry Coke jack (D)town.
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Ma ma and to Dad dy put their (D)roots ing right went here the ’cause this is where the car broke prac (D)down.
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Yel low ter’s got a (D)boy ing up friend red dust, (G)Dad ing dy up does n’t by like.
barbed wi re Now he’s sit M ting out back, thir ty (D)thir ty in his lap in the (G)blue bug zap per light.
We were Je sus save me, blue jean ba by, born in the U.
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Trail er park, truck stop, (Bm)fad ed lit tle map dots, (Em)New York to L.
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We were teen age dream ing, front seat lean ing; ba by, come give me a kiss.
Put me on the cov er of the (Bm)“Roll ing Stone”; up town, (Em)down home A mer i can kids.
(Em)Grow ing up in lit tle pink (G)hous (D)es; (Em)mak ing out on liv ing room (G)couch (D)es; (Em)blow ing that (Em)smoke on (C)Sat ur day (G)night.
A (Em)lit tle (CN.C.)messed up, but we’re all al right.
(Hey!)
Bap tist church park ing lot, (D)try ing not to get caught, (G)take her home and give her your jack (D)town.
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Mak ing it to sec ond base but (D)say ing you went all the way this day af ter noon at prac (D)down.
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Yel low ter’s got a (D)boy ing up friend red dust, (G)Dad ing dy up does n’t by like.
barbed wi re Now he’s sit M ting out back, thir ty (D)thir ty in his lap in the (G)blue bug zap per light.
We were Je sus save me, blue jean ba by, born in the U.
S.
A.
Trail er park, truck stop, (Bm)fad ed lit tle map dots, (Em)New York to L.
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We were teen age dream ing, front seat lean ing; ba by, come give me a kiss.
Put me on the cov er of the (Bm)“Roll ing Stone”; up town, (Em)down home A mer i can kids.
(Em)Grow ing up in lit tle pink (G)hous (D)es; (Em)mak ing out on liv ing room (G)couch (D)es; (Em)blow ing that (Em)smoke on (C)Sat ur day (G)night.
A (Em)lit tle (CN.C.)messed up, but we’re all al right.
(Hey!) all al right.
(Hey!)
We were Je (Em)lit tle (CN.C.)messed up, but we’re all al right.
(Hey!)
American Kids — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "American Kids" 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 G, 170 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 Kids”
- Can I play "American Kids" 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 Kids" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "American Kids" by Kenny Chesney played in?
- American Kids is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "American Kids"?
- The arrangement plays at 170 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "American Kids" 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 Kids"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "American Kids"?
- "American Kids" was originally performed by Kenny Chesney. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "American Kids"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Bm, C, Cpow, D, Em, Epow, G, Gpow.
- What other songs by Kenny Chesney can I play here?
- Try "THERE GOES MY LIFE", "DON'T BLINK", "COME OVER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "American Kids"?
- 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 Kids" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "American Kids"?
- 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 Kids" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.