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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "American Soldier" 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 G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “American Soldier”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "American Soldier" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "American Soldier" 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 Soldier" 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 Soldier" 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.