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America chords *
FFar, we've been traveling far
Without a home, but not without a star
Free, only want to be free
we huddle close, hang on to a dream
GOn the boats and on the planes, they're coming to America
Never looking back again, they're coming to America
G  D/F#
EmHome, don't it seem so Gfar away
Oh, we're traveling Dlight today
In the eye of the Fstorm
In the eye of the Emstorm
EmHome, to a new and a Gshiny place
Make our bed, and we'll Dsay our grace
Freedom's light burning Fwarm
Freedom's light burning Emwarm
F
FEverywhere around the world, they're coming to America
Every time that flag's unfurled, they're coming to America
GGot a dream to take them there, they're coming to America
Got a dream they've come to share, they're coming to America
AThey're coming to America
F#mThey're coming to America
DThey're coming to America
BmThey're coming to America
ToAday, toF#mday, toDday, toBmday, toAday
AMy country 'tis of thee (today)
F#mSweet land of liberty (today)
DOf thee I sing (today)
BmOf thee I sing (tFoday)
Open (These chords are not in the original key)
   F= C  
   G= D  
   D= A  
  Em= Bm  
   A= E  
 F#m= C#m  
  Bm= F#m  

All chords in this song (11)

The story behind the song

"America" is a powerful song that celebrates the history of immigration to the United States, offering a positive interpretation of the journey people have made to its shores. Released on the soundtrack of Neil Diamond's film The Jazz Singer, the song combines a strong melody and dynamic arrangement to convey a sense of arrival and new beginnings. It even incorporates elements of the traditional patriotic song "My Country, 'Tis of Thee," reinforcing its thematic core. Playing this song means channeling the spirit of hope and the pursuit of a new life.

AI-written from these sources:America (Neil Diamond song) — Wikipedia ↗Neil Diamond — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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America

by Neil Diamond

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

D/F#

F#m

C#m

America chords *

Far, we've been traveling far

Without a home, but not without a star

Free, only want to be free

we huddle close, hang on to a dream

On the boats and on the planes, they're coming to America

Never looking back again, they're coming to America

G D/F#

Em G

Home, don't it seem so far away

Oh, we're traveling light today

In the eye of the storm

Em G

Home, to a new and a shiny place

Make our bed, and we'll say our grace

Freedom's light burning warm

Everywhere around the world, they're coming to America

Every time that flag's unfurled, they're coming to America

Got a dream to take them there, they're coming to America

Got a dream they've come to share, they're coming to America

They're coming to America

F#m

They're coming to America

A F#m D Bm A

Today, today, today, today, today

My country 'tis of thee (today)

F#m

Sweet land of liberty (today)

Of thee I sing (today)

Bm F

Of thee I sing (today)

Open (These chords are not in the original key)

F C

G D

D A

Em Bm

A E

F#m C#m

Bm F#m

About America Chords by Neil Diamond

Learn how to play America by Neil Diamond with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “America chords”, “America guitar chords”, or “Neil Diamond America chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy America chords and for experienced players who want accurate America lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, G, D/F#, Em, D, A.

FAQ — America by Neil Diamond

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Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "America" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

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Yes. Tap any chord in "America" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "America" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "America" by Neil Diamond with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Neil Diamond below.

What key is "America" in?

The chords for "America" show the original chord names (including F, G, D/F#, Em, D, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.