American Ride

by Toby Keith
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Lyrics

Win ter get tin’ cold er, (D5)sum mer get tin’ warm er, (A5)ti dal wave his com in’ ’cross the (E5)Mex i can the bor der.

Why buy a gal lon?

It’s (D5)cheap er by the bar rel.

Just don’t in’ get a ed sing in’ Christ to mas a car ols.

That’s us, that’s right, got ta love this A (E)mer i can ride.

Both ends of the (D)o zone burn in’, fun ny how the (E)world keeps turn in’.

Look, ma, no hands, I love this A mer i can

(D)ride.

Got ta love this A (E)mer i can ride.

Ma ma gets her rocks off (D5)watch in’ “Des p’rate House wives”; (A5)Dad dy works his can in’ off the (E5)pay in’ for the good life.

Kids on the You Tube It’s (D5)learn in’ how to be rel.

cool.

don’t in’ in a ed world, in’ pays to be a mean girl.

That’s us, that’s right, got ta love this A (E)mer i can ride.

Both ends of the (D)o zone burn in’, fun ny how the (E)world keeps turn in’.

Hot dog, hot damn, I love this A mer i can

(D)ride.

Got ta love this A (E)mer i can ride.

(B)Poor lit tle in fa “Miss” A mer i ca’s down; she (A)gained five pounds and (E)lost her crown.

fix, plas tic sur gi cal an ti dote; (A)got her self a rec ord deal, (CN.C.)can’t e ven sing a note.

(E5)Plas ma get tin’ big ger, (D5)Je sus get tin’ small er, (A5)spill a cup o’ cof fee, (E5)make a mil lion dol lars.

Cus toms caught a thug with an (D5)aer o sol can.

If the (A)shoe don’t fit, the fit’s gon na hit the shan.

(E)mer i can ride.

Na na na (D5)na na na na, (A)na na na (E5)na na na na.

Na na na (D5)na na na na, (A)na na na na na.

American Ride — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "American Ride" by Toby Keith: 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 A, 172 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “American Ride”

What key is "American Ride" by Toby Keith played in?
American Ride is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "American Ride"?
The arrangement plays at 172 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "American Ride" 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 Ride"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "American Ride"?
"American Ride" was originally performed by Toby Keith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "American Ride"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Apow, B, C, D, Dpow, E, Epow.
What other songs by Toby Keith can I play here?
Try "CRYIN' FOR ME", "GOD LOVE HER", "SHE NEVER CRIED IN FRONT OF ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "American Ride" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "American Ride" by Toby Keith. 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 Ride" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, 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 Ride" 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.