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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.
tice.
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.
A.
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "American Kids" by Kenny Chesney: 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "American Kids" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "American Kids" by Kenny Chesney. 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 Kids" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 Kids" 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.