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[Verse 1]
AmAin't it foggy outside
FAll the planes have been gEmrounded
AmAin't the fire inside
FLet's all go stand around Emit
[Pre-chorus]
AmFunny, I've been there
Dand you've been here
Gand we ain't had no time to dAmrink that beer
[Chorus]
'cause AmI understand you've been rGunnin' from the man
that goDes by the name of the sAmandman
AmHe flies the sky like an eaGgle in the eye of a hDurricane that's aAmbandoned
[Verse 2]
AmAin't the years gone by fast
FI suppose you have mEmissed them
AmOh, I almost forgot to ask
FDid you hear of my enEmlistment?
[Pre-chorus]
AmFunny, I've been there
Dand you've been here
Gand we ain't had no time to dAmrink that beer
[Chorus]
'cause AmI understand you've been rGunnin' from the man
that goDes by the name of the sAmandman
AmHe flies the sky like an eaGgle in the eye of a hDurricane that's aAmbandoned
AmI understand you've been rGunnin' from the man
that goDes by the name of the sAmandman
AmHe flies the sky like an eaGgle in the eye of a hDurricane that's aAmbandoned
AmI understand you've been rGunnin' from the man
that goDes by the name of the sAmandman
AmHe flies the sky like an eaGgle in the eye of a hDurricane that's aAmbandoned
AmI understand you've been rGunnin' from the man
that goDes by the name of the sAmandman
AmHe flies the sky like an eaGgle in the eye of a hDurricane that's aAmbandoned
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The story behind the song

"Sandman" comes from America's debut album, where the band established their signature sound of close vocal harmonies and light acoustic folk rock. Though not a single, it was one of several tracks from the album that found airplay on FM stations. The song carries the distinctive feel of a band known for crafting melodic and gentle tunes.

AI-written from these sources:America (America album) — Wikipedia ↗America (band) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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About Sandman Chords by America

Learn how to play Sandman by America with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Sandman chords”, “Sandman guitar chords”, or “America Sandman 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 Sandman chords and for experienced players who want accurate Sandman lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, F, Em, D, G.

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