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American Triangle

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[Verse 1]
CSeen him playing in his Gbackyard
FYoung boy just starting oCut
GSo much E7history in this Amlandscape
BbSo much confusion, so much Gdoubt
CBeen there drinking on that fGront porch
FAngry kids, mean and dCumb
GLooks like a E7painting, that blue sAmkyline
BbGod hates fags where we come fEroAmmE  
[Chorus]
F'Western skies' Cdon't make it right
G'Home of the bErave' don't make no Amsense
I've seen a sEcarecrow wrapped in wire
Left to Amdie on a high ridge fence
It's a cold, cold Dmwind, It's a cold, cold Cwind
It's a cold wind bDloEwing, WAmyomiEngAm  Dm  E  C  F  G  
[Verse 2]
CSee two coyotes run Gdown a deer
FHate what we don't undersCtand
GYou pioE7neers give us your Amchildren
BbBut it's your blood that stains their EhaAmndsE  
[Chorus]
F'Western skies' Cdon't make it right
G'Home of the bErave' don't make no Amsense
I've seen a sEcarecrow wrapped in wire
Left to Amdie on a high ridge fence
It's a cold, cold Dmwind, It's a cold, cold Cwind
It's a cold wind bDloEwing, WAmyomiEngAm  Dm  E  C  F  G  
[Bridge]
ESomewhere that road forks up Amahead
ETo ignorance and innoAmcence
FThree lives drift on different Gwinds
Two lives rEuined, one life sAmpentAm/G  
[Chorus]
F'Western skies' Cdon't make it right
G'Home of the bErave' don't make no Amsense
I've seen a sEcarecrow wrapped in wire
Left to Amdie on a high ridge fence
It's a cold, cold Dmwind, It's a cold, cold Cwind
It's a cold wind bDloEwing, WAmyomiEngAm  Dm  E  C  F  G  
[Outro]
It's a cold, cold wind [2x]
It's a cold wind blowing, Wyoming

All chords in this song (10)

The story behind the song

"American Triangle" is a song by Elton John from his album Songs From the West Coast. The song carries the depth and emotion characteristic of his work, often exploring themes of human experience and social commentary. As a composer and pianist, Elton John has consistently crafted songs that resonate with powerful feelings. Playing this song can feel like stepping into a reflective moment, honoring a poignant story.

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American Triangle

by Elton John

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Am/G

[Verse 1]

C G

Seen him playing in his backyard

F C

Young boy just starting out

G E7 Am

So much history in this landscape

Bb G

So much confusion, so much doubt

C G

Been there drinking on that front porch

F C

Angry kids, mean and dumb

G E7 Am

Looks like a painting, that blue skyline

Bb E Am E

God hates fags where we come from

[Chorus]

F C

'Western skies' don't make it right

G E Am

'Home of the brave' don't make no sense

I've seen a scarecrow wrapped in wire

Left to die on a high ridge fence

Dm C

It's a cold, cold wind, It's a cold, cold wind

D E Am E Am Dm E C F G

It's a cold wind blowing, Wyoming

[Verse 2]

C G

See two coyotes run down a deer

F C

Hate what we don't understand

G E7 Am

You pioneers give us your children

Bb E Am E

But it's your blood that stains their hands

[Chorus]

F C

'Western skies' don't make it right

G E Am

'Home of the brave' don't make no sense

I've seen a scarecrow wrapped in wire

Left to die on a high ridge fence

Dm C

It's a cold, cold wind, It's a cold, cold wind

D E Am E Am Dm E C F G

It's a cold wind blowing, Wyoming

[Bridge]

E Am

Somewhere that road forks up ahead

E Am

To ignorance and innocence

F G

Three lives drift on different winds

E Am Am/G

Two lives ruined, one life spent

[Chorus]

F C

'Western skies' don't make it right

G E Am

'Home of the brave' don't make no sense

I've seen a scarecrow wrapped in wire

Left to die on a high ridge fence

Dm C

It's a cold, cold wind, It's a cold, cold wind

D E Am E Am Dm E C F G

It's a cold wind blowing, Wyoming

[Outro]

It's a cold, cold wind [2x]

It's a cold wind blowing, Wyoming

About American Triangle Chords by Elton John

Learn how to play American Triangle by Elton John with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “American Triangle chords”, “American Triangle guitar chords”, or “Elton John American Triangle 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 American Triangle chords and for experienced players who want accurate American Triangle lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G, F, E7, Am, Bb.

FAQ — American Triangle by Elton John

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What key is "American Triangle" in?

The chords for "American Triangle" show the original chord names (including C, G, F, E7, Am, Bb). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.