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[Verse 1]
I Cwant you to find me a gold diamond army
CI want you to bury their souls
CI'll take all their money and leave hurt and bloodied
CTo break up the stories they've told
[Refrain]
I Chope that you Fknow where Emto Fgo
I Chope that you Fknow where Emto Fgo
[Verse 2]
CHere comes the fire, the flames burning higher
CI hope that it buries their souls
[Refrain]
I Chope that you Fknow where Emto Fgo
I Chope that you Fknow where Emto Fgo
[Chorus]
CAnd I got to know that I'll Dmfeel all right
FIn AmericEma, Dmin America
CAnd I got to know that I'll Dmfeel all right
FIn AmericEma, Dmin America
[Break]
C
[Verse 1]
I Cwant you to find me a gold diamond army
CI want you to bury their souls
[Refrain]
I Chope that you Fknow where Emto Fgo
I Chope that you Fknow where Emto Fgo
[Chorus]
CI really got to know that I'll Dmfeel all right
FIn AmericEma, Dmin America
CAnd I got to know that Dmwe'll be all inseparable
FIn AmericEma, Dmin America
[B-section]
It's Fso hard to explain, I knoEmw, I've Dmknown it all alongEm  
It's Fjust so damn insane to Emknow I'm Dmso far from my home
But I Amknow that I'll feel rGight at home
FIn America
GBut I Amknow that I'll feel Gright at home
FIn America, in America
[Break]
C
[Outro]
And I Ffeel, and I feel that I'll Gnever never never never never Fknow
In AmericaG  
And I Ffeel, and I feel that I'll Gnever never never never never Fknow
In America, Gin AmericaC  

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The story behind the song

The Griswolds were an Australian indie rock band known for their vibrant sound. "America" appears on their debut album, Be Impressive. The band drew inspiration from a diverse range of artists, including Vampire Weekend and The Beach Boys, which hints at a blend of indie pop sensibilities and classic melodicism. Playing this song can evoke a sense of energetic, sun-drenched indie rock.

AI-written from these sources:The Griswolds — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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America

by The Griswolds

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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[Verse 1]

I want you to find me a gold diamond army

I want you to bury their souls

I'll take all their money and leave hurt and bloodied

To break up the stories they've told

[Refrain]

C F Em F

I hope that you know where to go

C F Em F

I hope that you know where to go

[Verse 2]

Here comes the fire, the flames burning higher

I hope that it buries their souls

[Refrain]

C F Em F

I hope that you know where to go

C F Em F

I hope that you know where to go

[Chorus]

C Dm

And I got to know that I'll feel all right

F Em Dm

In America, in America

C Dm

And I got to know that I'll feel all right

F Em Dm

In America, in America

[Break]

[Verse 1]

I want you to find me a gold diamond army

I want you to bury their souls

[Refrain]

C F Em F

I hope that you know where to go

C F Em F

I hope that you know where to go

[Chorus]

C Dm

I really got to know that I'll feel all right

F Em Dm

In America, in America

C Dm

And I got to know that we'll be all inseparable

F Em Dm

In America, in America

[B-section]

F Em Dm Em

It's so hard to explain, I know, I've known it all along

F Em Dm

It's just so damn insane to know I'm so far from my home

Am G

But I know that I'll feel right at home

In America

G Am G

But I know that I'll feel right at home

In America, in America

[Break]

[Outro]

F G F

And I feel, and I feel that I'll never never never never never know

In America

F G F

And I feel, and I feel that I'll never never never never never know

G C

In America, in America

About America Chords by The Griswolds

Learn how to play America by The Griswolds with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “America chords”, “America guitar chords”, or “The Griswolds 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, F, Em, Dm, B, Am.

FAQ — America by The Griswolds

How do I play "America" by The Griswolds on guitar?

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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.

Can I see chord diagrams for "America"?

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

What key is "America" in?

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