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America

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C#m
: 446654               
A:   002220 o 577655      
E:   022100 o 779997      
B:   224442 o 799877      
You were lost and got lucky
Came upon the shore
Found you were conquering America
You spoke of peace
But waged a war
While you were conquering America
C#m  A    E    B
                 [x2]
           C#m
There was land to take
     A
And people to kill
  E                         B
While you were conquering America
     C#m
You served yourself
A
Did God's will
  E                         B
While you were conquering America
C#m     A     E     B
      C#m
The ghost of Columbus
A
Haunts this world
        E                        B
'Cause you're still conquering America
     C#m
The meek won't survive
      A
Or inherit the earth
        E                        B
'Cause you're still conquering America
C#m      A          E        B
(Uh!)   America,    (uh!)   America,
C#m      A          E        B
(Uh!)   America,    (uh!)
     C#m
You found bodies to serve
    A
Submit and degrade
  E                         B
While you were conquering America
         C#m
Made us soldiers and junkies
  A
Prisoners and slaves
  E                         B
While you were conquering America
Chorus...
     C#m
You hands are at my throat
    A
My back's against the wall
         E                        B
Because you're still conquering America
       C#m
We're sick and tired
A
Hungry and poor
        E                        B
'Cause you're still conquering America
C#m  A    E    B
                 [x2]
     C#m
You bomb the very ground
      A
That feeds your own babies
E                        B
You're still conquering America
      C#m
Your sons and your daughters
     A
May never sing your praises
  E                       B
While you're conquering America
Chorus...
C#m
I see you eyes
        A
Seek a distant shore
  E                         B
While you're conquering America
        C#m
Taking rockets to the moon
           A
Trying to find a new world
     E                        B
And you're still conquering America
Chorus...
      C#m
The ghost of Columbus
A
Haunts this world
        E                        B
'Cause you're still conquering America
C#m                      A
You're still conquering America
E                        B
You're still conquering America
C#m     A     E     B
Uh!

America chords and lyrics

Free chords for America by Tracy Chapman. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

E:   022100 o 779997      
B:   224442 o 799877      
You were lost and got lucky
Came upon the shore
Found you were conquering America
You spoke of peace
But waged a war
While you were conquering America
C#m     A     E     B  [x2]
C#m     A     E     B
Chorus...
C#m     A     E     B  [x2]
Chorus...
Chorus...
C#m     A     E     B
Uh!

America Chords by Tracy Chapman

Learn how to play America by Tracy Chapman with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “America chords”, “America guitar chords”, or “Tracy Chapman America 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 America chords and for experienced players who want accurate America lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C#m, A, E, B.

Frequently asked questions about America

How do I play "America" by Tracy Chapman on guitar?

Open the free chords for "America" by Tracy Chapman 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.

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Can I transpose "America" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "America"?

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

Is "America" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "America" in?

The chords for "America" show the original chord names (including C#m, A, E, B). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.