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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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

Where are the chord symbols for "American Soldier" 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 Soldier" is in G.
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.
Does "American Soldier" 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 Soldier" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "American Soldier"?
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.

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