Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

American Cliché

Chords5.08 votes

Listen on

YouTube Spotify Apple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
Am Am Bm
[Verse 1]
Am
Too little to do for too long and
C
Too little of you for my songs
F
To be anything but lonely
Dm                       E
In a couple weeks, you'll own me
Am
Too tired to sleep, good morning
C
And I'm too wired to heed the warning
F
That there's danger in the summer
Dm                   E
The calm before the thunder
[Chorus]
Am
I'm an American cliché
Cmaj7
Missing a girl in a French café
Fmaj7                           F Em
I say, "Goddamn, you're beautiful"
Dm                      E
You're blushing, duck out of frame
Am
I'm an American cliché
Cmaj7
Missing a girl in a French café
Fmaj7                                 E
I say, "How'd I get along, so long without you"
Am
And you say, "Same"
[Verse 2]
Am C Am Bm
Am
Graveyard, Jim Morrison, forever
C
In my arms, they'll have to bury us together
F
'Cause I'm never gonna let you go
Dm        E
Uh-oh, uh-oh
Am
Missed my flight, making love in the morning
C
While everybody else was boarding
F
They love to say they told you so
Dm              E
I know, I know, I know
[Chorus]
Am
I'm an American cliché
Cmaj7
Missing a girl in a French café
Fmaj7                      F  Em
I say, "Goddamn, you're beautiful"
Dm                     E
You're blushing, duck out of frame
Am
I'm an American cliché
Cmaj7
Missing a girl in a French café
Fmaj7                       F   Em
I say, "How'd I get along, so long without you"
Dm            E
And you say, "Same"
[Bridge]
Am Bm A Bm
Am
Come on over now
Am
You're one layover down
Am
No one that we know around
F
Don't want the city without you
E
I want you
Am
We'll go all over town
Am
No one that we know around
Am
Can't say I'm sober now
F
Do something I'm not allowed to
E
I want you
[Chorus]
Am
I'm an American cliché
Cmaj7
Missing a girl in a French café
Fmaj7                    F Em
I say, "Goddamn, you're beautiful"
Dm                            E
You're blushing, duck out of frame
Am
I'm an American cliché
Cmaj7
Missing a girl in a French café
Fmaj7                            E
I say, "How'd I get along, so long without you"
                Am
And you say, "Same"

American Cliché tab and lyrics

Free tab for American Cliché by FINNEAS. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
Am Am Bm
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
Am C Am Bm
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
Am Bm A Bm
[Chorus]

American Cliché Tab by FINNEAS

Learn how to play American Cliché by FINNEAS with free guitar tab, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “American Cliché chords”, “American Cliché guitar chords”, or “FINNEAS American Cliché 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 Cliché chords and for experienced players who want accurate American Cliché lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, Bm, C, F, Dm, E.

Frequently asked questions about American Cliché

How do I play "American Cliché" by FINNEAS on guitar?

Open the free tab for "American Cliché" by FINNEAS on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the tab for "American Cliché" by FINNEAS free?

Yes. The tab for "American Cliché" by FINNEAS are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

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

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "American Cliché"?

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

Is "American Cliché" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "American Cliché" in?

The tab for "American Cliché" show the original chord names (including Am, Bm, C, F, Dm, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.