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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"American Ride" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "American Ride" 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 Ride" is in A.
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.
Does "American Ride" 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 Ride" is in the key of A at 172 BPM.
What chords are in "American Ride"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.