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American Tune

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American Tune  -  Paul Simon
This is the corrected version.
Capo 2nd fret
     CMany's the Ftime IC've G7been miCstakGen E7and many Amtimes E7confuseAmd
     CYes and I've FoftCen G7felt CforsGaken CaB7nd AmcertaiE7nly misuseAmd
     C9Aw, but I'm FalrGight, I'm FalriCght, I'm just FweaCry Gto Fmy AmbonesA7  
     D7Still you dG7on't expect to be brighCt aG7nd bDon vivanGt
     CSo faFr CawaGy from E7homAme, Dm7so fCar aG13way from Chome
     CAnd I don't know a Fsoul Cwho's G7not bCeen batGteredE7  
     I don't have a Amfriend that's E7feels at easeAm  
     CI don't know a Fdream Cthat's nG7ot Cbeen shGattereCd B7or dAmriven E7to it's kneAmes
     C9Aw, but it'Fs alGright, it'Fs alCright for we Flived Cso GwelFl sAmo lonA7g
     D7Still G7when I think of the Croad G7we're traDvelin' onG  
     CI woFndCer whatG's gone wroE7ng, AmI can't Dm7help but wonCder G13what's gone Cwrong
                 CAnd I dreamed I was dying...
		 I dreamed that my soul rose unexGpectedlG7yAm  Dm7  
		 And looking back down on me smiG7led reassFurCinglyG  
		 And I dreamed G7I was flying....C  
		 And high up above my eyes Gcould clG7early seeAm  Dm7  
		 The Statue of Liberty - sailG7ing away tCo seaG  
		 And I dreamed G7I was flying....C  
     CFor we come on the Fship tChey Gcall CMayflowerG  
     E7We come on the sAmhip that sE7ailed the mooAmn
     We Ccome in the FagCes Gmost CuncGertain houCrs B7and Amsing an AE7merican TunAme
     C9Aw, but it's alrFightG, it's alrFight Cyou can't Fbe CforGevE7er AmblessedA7  
     D7Still tomGorrow's gonna be anCothG7er Dworking Gday
     CAnd I'm trFying Cto Gget some restE7, tAmhat's alDm7l I'm Ctrying G13to get G7some Crest

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The story behind the song

"American Tune" comes from the iconic duo Simon & Garfunkel, known for their thoughtful lyrics and intricate harmonies. While the provided information focuses on their earlier career and biggest hits, this song, appearing on "The Concert in Central Park," likely carries the reflective and poignant spirit characteristic of Paul Simon's songwriting. It evokes a sense of shared experience and a quiet contemplation of life's journey.

AI-written from these sources:Simon & Garfunkel — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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American Tune

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Dm7

G13

American Tune - Paul Simon

This is the corrected version.

Capo 2nd fret

C F C G7 C G E7 Am E7 Am

Many's the time I've been mistaken and many times confused

C F C G7 C G C B7 Am E7 Am

Yes and I've often felt forsaken and certainly misused

C9 F G F C F C G F Am A7

Aw, but I'm alright, I'm alright, I'm just weary to my bones

D7 G7 C G7 D G

Still you don't expect to be bright and bon vivant

C F C G E7 Am Dm7 C G13 C

So far away from home, so far away from home

C F C G7 C G E7

And I don't know a soul who's not been battered

Am E7 Am

I don't have a friend that's feels at ease

C F C G7 C G C B7 Am E7 Am

I don't know a dream that's not been shattered or driven to it's knees

C9 F G F C F C G F Am A7

Aw, but it's alright, it's alright for we lived so well so long

D7 G7 C G7 D G

Still when I think of the road we're travelin' on

C F C G E7 Am Dm7 C G13 C

I wonder what's gone wrong, I can't help but wonder what's gone wrong

And I dreamed I was dying...

G G7 Am Dm7

I dreamed that my soul rose unexpectedly

G7 F C G

And looking back down on me smiled reassuringly

G7 C

And I dreamed I was flying....

G G7 Am Dm7

And high up above my eyes could clearly see

G7 C G

The Statue of Liberty - sailing away to sea

G7 C

And I dreamed I was flying....

C F C G C G

For we come on the ship they call Mayflower

E7 Am E7 Am

We come on the ship that sailed the moon

C F C G C G C B7 Am E7 Am

We come in the ages most uncertain hours and sing an American Tune

C9 F G F C F C G E7 Am A7

Aw, but it's alright, it's alright you can't be forever blessed

D7 G C G7 D G

Still tomorrow's gonna be another working day

C F C G E7 Am Dm7 C G13 G7 C

And I'm trying to get some rest, that's all I'm trying to get some rest

About American Tune Chords by Simon & Garfunkel

Learn how to play American Tune by Simon & Garfunkel with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “American Tune chords”, “American Tune guitar chords”, or “Simon & Garfunkel American Tune 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 Tune chords and for experienced players who want accurate American Tune lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, G7, G, E7, Am.

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The chords for "American Tune" show the original chord names (including C, F, G7, G, E7, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.