American Soldier

by Toby Keith
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I’m just (G)try’n to be a fa ther, raise a daugh ter and a son.

Be a (D)lov er to their moth er, ev ’ry thing to ev ’ry one.

Up and (C)at ’em bright and ear ly, I’m all bus ’ness in my suit.

Yeah, I’m (D)dressed up for suc cess sure from my (D)head down to my boots.

I don’t (G)do it for the mon ey, there’s a bills that I can’t pay.

I don’t (D)do it for the glo ry, I just do it an y way.

Up Pro (C)vid ing for our fu ture’s my re spon si bil i ty.

Yeah, I’m (D)real good un der pres sure be in’ (D)head down to my boots.

I don’t (D)all that I can be.

And I can’t (G)call in sick on Mon days when the week end’s been too strong.

I just (D)work straight through the hol i days, some times all night long.

You can (C)bet that I stand read y when the wolf growls at the door.

Hey I’m (D7sus)sol id, hey, I’m (D7)stead y, hey, I’m (D)true down to the core.

And I will (G)al ways do my du ty, no mat ter what the price.

I’ve (D)count ed up the cost, I know the sac ri fice.

Oh, and (C)I don’t want to die for you, but if dy in’s asked of me, I’ll (D7)bear that cross with hon or ’cause (D7)free dom don’t come free.

I’m an A (G)mer i can sol dier, an A mer i can.

Be side my (Em7)broth ers and my sis ters I will proud ly take a stand.

When (C)lib er ty’s in jeo par dy, I will al ways do what’s right.

I’m (G)out here on the front lines, so (A9)sleep in peace to night.

A (C)mer i can sol dier,

I’m an A (G)mer i can

sol

dier.

Yeah, an A (G)mer i can,

an A (Em)mer i can,

an A (C)mer i can

sol dier.

American Soldier — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "American Soldier" 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, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “American Soldier

Can I play "American Soldier" 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 Soldier" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "American Soldier" by Toby Keith played in?
American Soldier 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 Soldier"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "American Soldier" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "American Soldier"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "American Soldier"?
"American Soldier" was originally performed by Toby Keith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "American Soldier"?
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 Soldier" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "American Soldier"?
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 Soldier" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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