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Americano - Brian Setzer
Intro:  Am   E   E7  Am  
He's drivAmin' a jeep BDmut he aiEn't in the ArmyAm  
GeAmts all his cDmigarette money EFrom his mommyAm  
DmDressed like a rootin' tootin' TEexas cowboyAm  
But thiF#7s lone ranger's Never seen a horseB7  E  
CHORUS
He wanna be Americano Americano, AmAmericano
He wants to drive a Cadillac Now he'Es chasing showgirls Smokin'Camels,whisE7key and soda
Now he's never goin' backAm  
He's cruisin streets fDmor gold Dressed in designer clothesAm  
Brother if your F#7too slow You'd better not blinkB7  
Or you'll wind C7up in the drinkB7  
CHORUS
Wanna be Americano AmeriAmcano,Americano
Gotta buy a diamond ring 'Cause thaDmt's his baby'sE  
AmFavorite thing Okay,all right,yeah manE  
    (INTRO)Am  E  Am  E  
Wanna be American Wanna be American
AmHe's in the land Dmwhere Anything can haEppenAm  
AmReach for the stars GDmrab thEat golden ringAm  
JDmust remember he's AmerEicano well watch Amit pal 'CausB7e he'll take everythEing
CHORUS
He wanna be Americano Americano,AmAmericano
He wants to drive a Cadillac Now he's chasinEg showgirlsE7  
AmSmokin' Camels,whiskey and soda Now he's never goin' back
He likes that rock and Dmroll He's playing baseballAm  
                   F#7                               B7
Loves MarilyB7n Monroe A coca cola Joe And a pizza pie to go
CHORUS
Wanna be Americano Americano,AmAmericano
Gotta buy a diamond ring 'Cause thDmats his baby'sE  
FAmavorite thing Okay,aEll right,yeaAmh manE  
Wanna be AmerAmican Wanna be EAmerican Wanna Ambe AmericanE  Am  E  
Yeah!Am  

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Americano

by The Brian Setzer Orchestra

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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F#7

Americano - Brian Setzer

Am E E7 Am

Intro:

Am Dm E Am

He's drivin' a jeep But he ain't in the Army

Am Dm E Am

Gets all his cigarette money From his mommy

Dm E Am

Dressed like a rootin' tootin' Texas cowboy

F#7 B7 E

But this lone ranger's Never seen a horse

CHORUS

He wanna be Americano Americano, Americano

E E7

He wants to drive a Cadillac Now he's chasing showgirls Smokin'Camels,whiskey and soda

Now he's never goin' back

Dm Am

He's cruisin streets for gold Dressed in designer clothes

F#7 B7

Brother if your too slow You'd better not blink

C7 B7

Or you'll wind up in the drink

CHORUS

Wanna be Americano Americano,Americano

Dm E

Gotta buy a diamond ring 'Cause that's his baby's

Am E

Favorite thing Okay,all right,yeah man

Am E Am E

(INTRO)

Wanna be American Wanna be American

Am Dm E Am

He's in the land where Anything can happen

Am Dm E Am

Reach for the stars Grab that golden ring

Dm E Am B7 E

Just remember he's Americano well watch it pal 'Cause he'll take everything

CHORUS

He wanna be Americano Americano,Americano

E E7

He wants to drive a Cadillac Now he's chasing showgirls

Smokin' Camels,whiskey and soda Now he's never goin' back

Dm Am

He likes that rock and roll He's playing baseball

F#7 B7

Loves Marilyn Monroe A coca cola Joe And a pizza pie to go

CHORUS

Wanna be Americano Americano,Americano

Dm E

Gotta buy a diamond ring 'Cause thats his baby's

Am E Am E

Favorite thing Okay,all right,yeah man

Am E Am E Am E

Wanna be American Wanna be American Wanna be American

Yeah!

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