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They pulled in just be hind the fridge, he (Dm7)lays her down.
He frowns, (F)“Gee, my life’s a fun ny thing.
Am I still too young?”
He kissed her then and there; she took his ring, took his ba bies.
It (F)took him min utes, took her no where.
(G)Heav en knows, she’d have tak en an y thing.
(F6)All
(G6)night she wants the young A mer i can.
Young A mer i can, young A mer i can, she wants the young A mer i can.
(F6)All
(G6)right, she wants the young A mer i can.
All the way from Wash ing ton her (Dm7)bread win ner begs of the bath room floor.
We live for just these twen ty years till we have to die for the fif ty more.
(F6)All
(G6)night he wants the young A mer i can.
Young A mer i can, young A mer i can, he wants the young A mer i can.
(F6)All
(G6)right, he wants the young A mer i can.
Do you re mem ber
your Pres i dent Nix on?
Do you re mem ber the (Fmaj7)bills you have to pay, or e ven (E)yes ter day?
You ain’t a pimp, and you ain’t a hus tler.
(Em7)Pimps got a Cad i and a la dy’s got a Chrys ler.
(G)Blacks got re spect and white got his soul train.
(A)Ma ma’s got cramps, and look at your hands, hey.
(I heard the news to day, oh (Em7)boy.) I got a suite and you got de feat.
(G)Ain’t there a man who can say no more?
And ain’t there a wom an I can sock on the jaw?
And ain’t there a child I can hold with out judg ing?
Ain’t there a pen that will write be fore they die?
Ain’t you proud that you still got fac es?
(A)Ain’t there one damn song that can make me break down and cry?
(G6)All
(A6)night I want the young A mer i can.
Young A mer i can, young A mer i can, I want the young A mer i can.
(G6)All
(A6)right.
Young A mer i can, young A mer i can, I want the young A mer i can.
(G6)All
(A6)right.
Young Americans — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Young Americans" 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 C, 140 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Young Americans”
- Can I play "Young Americans" 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 "Young Americans" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Young Americans" by David Bowie played in?
- Young Americans is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Young Americans"?
- The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Young Americans" 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 "Young Americans"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Young Americans"?
- "Young Americans" was originally performed by David Bowie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Young Americans"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, A6, Am, C, D, Dm7, E, Em, +6 more.
- What other songs by David Bowie can I play here?
- Try "Changes", "UNDER PRESSURE", "FAME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Young Americans"?
- 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. "Young Americans" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Young Americans"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Young Americans" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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