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[Intro]
C
[Verse 1]
Is this just an ilAmlusionF  C  
That I Ammade inside my Fhead to get me Cby?
Am20 years in debt
20 years in the government
F20 years can never get me byC  
[Pre-Chorus]
Then I Gfeel you close
Feel you close like you wanted me to
Feel you close like you Fwanted me to
Believe in you
[Chorus]
AmRise to the top of the Fworld, CAmerica
GAmerica, don't you AmcryF  
Lift me Cup
Give me Gstrength to press on
AmRise to the top of the Fworld, CAmerica
GAmerica, don't you AmcryF  
Lift me Cup
Give me Gstrength to press oCn
[Verse 2]
From farmers in the AmfieldsF  C  
To the Amtallest of the Ftowers that fall and Crise
1-Am7-7-F6
The Cnames upon the list
For Amall the ones that Fgave until they dCied
GDon't you hold back
I can Fsee in your mind, and your mind will set you frAmeeF  C  
[Pre-Chorus]
Then I Gfeel you close
Feel you close like you wanted me to
Feel you close like you Fwanted me to
Believe in you
[Chorus]
AmRise to the top of the Fworld, CAmerica
GAmerica, don't you AmcryF  
Lift me Cup
Give me Gstrength to press on
AmRise to the top of the Fworld, CAmerica
GAmerica, don't you AmcryF  
Lift me Cup
Give me Gstrength to press on
[Guitar Solo]
|     G|     F|     C|     C|
|     G|     F|     C|     C|
|     G|     F|  Am   G|     F|
|    Dm|    Dm|     F|     F|
[Chorus]
AmRise to the top of the Fworld, CAmerica
GAmerica, don't you AmcryF  
Lift me Cup
Give me Gstrength to press on
AmRise to the top of the Fworld, CAmerica
GAmerica, don't you AmcryF  
Lift me Cup
Give me Gstrength to press oCn

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America

by Imagine Dragons

Lyrics & chords · Original key

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

Am F C

Is this just an illusion

Am F C

That I made inside my head to get me by?

20 years in debt

20 years in the government

F C

20 years can never get me by

[Pre-Chorus]

Then I feel you close

Feel you close like you wanted me to

Believe in you

[Chorus]

Am F C

Rise to the top of the world, America

G Am F

America, don't you cry

Lift me up

Give me strength to press on

Am F C

Rise to the top of the world, America

G Am F

America, don't you cry

Lift me up

G C

Give me strength to press on

[Verse 2]

Am F C

From farmers in the fields

Am F C

To the tallest of the towers that fall and rise

Am F

1-7-7-6

The names upon the list

Am F C

For all the ones that gave until they died

Don't you hold back

F Am F C

I can see in your mind, and your mind will set you free

[Pre-Chorus]

Then I feel you close

Feel you close like you wanted me to

Believe in you

[Chorus]

Am F C

Rise to the top of the world, America

G Am F

America, don't you cry

Lift me up

Give me strength to press on

Am F C

Rise to the top of the world, America

G Am F

America, don't you cry

Lift me up

Give me strength to press on

[Guitar Solo]

G F C C

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G F C C

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G F Am G F

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Dm Dm F F

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[Chorus]

Am F C

Rise to the top of the world, America

G Am F

America, don't you cry

Lift me up

Give me strength to press on

Am F C

Rise to the top of the world, America

G Am F

America, don't you cry

Lift me up

G C

Give me strength to press on

About America Chords by Imagine Dragons

Learn how to play America by Imagine Dragons with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “America chords”, “America guitar chords”, or “Imagine Dragons 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 C, Am, F, G, Dm.

FAQ — America by Imagine Dragons

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Can I transpose "America" to a different key?

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 Imagine Dragons with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Imagine Dragons below.

What key is "America" in?

The chords for "America" show the original chord names (including C, Am, F, G, Dm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.