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American Soul

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[Intro: Kendrick Lamar]
Em
Blessed are the bullies
For one day they will have to stand up to themselves
Em
Blessed are the liars
For the truth can be awkward
Em A
[Verse 1: Bono]
Em
It's not a place
                   A
This country is to me a sound
Em
Of drum and bass
               A              Em
You close your eyes to look around
[Bridge 1: Bono]
Em
Look around, look around
Em     A             Em
Look around, it's a sound
        Em
Look around, look around
         A
It's a sound
[Verse 2: Bono]
Em
It's not a place
            A
This country is to me a thought
             G      D
That offers grace
           A              Em
For every welcome that is sought
[Chorus: Bono]
Em       Bm
You are rock and roll
Em            A
You and I are rock and roll
Em
You are rock and roll
Em
Came here looking for American soul
[Verse 3: Bono]
Em
It's not a place
Em          A
This is a dream the whole world owns
Em
The pilgrim's face
Em           A                 Em
It had your heart to call her home
[Refrain]
Em        G
Dream on
 G               A
dreams get me sleepin'
Bm D
[Chorus: Bono]
Em       Bm
You are rock and roll
Em            A
You and I are rock and roll
Em
You are rock and roll
Em
Came here looking for American soul
Em Bm
Em
[Bridge 2: Bono]
    Em
Put your hands in the air
     G      Em
Hold on the sky
Em                     D              Em
Could be too late, but we still gotta try
Em                             G     Em
There's a moment in our life where a soul can die
         Em                            Am
And the person in a country when you believe the lie
Em                    Am
The lie (the lie, the lie)
          Em                        G
There's a promise in the heart of every good dream
      Em                      D
It's a call to action, not to fantasy
    Em         G
The end of a dream, the start of what's real
Em               Em
Let it be unity, let it be community
    G
For refugees like you and me
    Am
A country to receive us
Em
Will you be our sanctuary
Em             Bm
Refu-Jesus
[Chorus: Bono]
Em       Bm
You are rock and roll
Em            A
You and I are rock and roll
Em
You are rock and roll
Em                              C    Em
Came here looking for American soul
Em       Bm
You are rock and roll
Em            A
You and I are rock and roll
Em
You are rock and roll
Em
Came here looking for American soul

American Soul chords and lyrics

Free chords for American Soul by U2. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro: Kendrick Lamar]
For one day they will have to stand up to themselves
For the truth can be awkward
Em A
[Verse 1: Bono]
[Bridge 1: Bono]
[Verse 2: Bono]
[Chorus: Bono]
[Verse 3: Bono]
[Refrain]
Bm D
[Chorus: Bono]
Em Bm
Em
[Bridge 2: Bono]
[Chorus: Bono]

American Soul Chords by U2

Learn how to play American Soul by U2 with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “American Soul chords”, “American Soul guitar chords”, or “U2 American Soul 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 Soul chords and for experienced players who want accurate American Soul lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, A, G, D, Bm, Am.

Frequently asked questions about American Soul

How do I play "American Soul" by U2 on guitar?

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Can I transpose "American Soul" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "American Soul" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "American Soul"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "American Soul" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "American Soul" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "American Soul" by U2 with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by U2 below.

What key is "American Soul" in?

The chords for "American Soul" show the original chord names (including Em, A, G, D, Bm, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.