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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"American Kids" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "American Kids" 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 Kids" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "American Kids" 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 Kids" is in the key of G at 170 BPM.
- What chords are in "American Kids"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.


