[Intro] Am G Am G F Am G Am G F [Verse] Am G I was working on a plan Am G F To dissapear completely Am G Gaslighting my friends Am G F Into thinking I was busy Am G Cuz if drinking was a day job Am G F I'd be asking for more money Am G Hell I never take a day off Am G F And I'm always selling something [Pre-Chorus] Am Headlight G Your plates G 4CB3A C G F Didn't know you drove American Cars Am G Raybans on your face G You've been driving all day C G F But you're here and we're so grateful you are [Chorus] G Cuz you're gonna fix it F You're gonna patch it up C Honey we're fragile Am You've always been so tough G You know that I miss you F You always come running back C Whenever I ask Am Whenever I ask [Verse] Am Am G And I hate to drag you back here Am G F But I think he's really lost it Am G He's been sitting on the porch Am G F Oh ranting like a prophet Am G And I can't stand the nights Am G F Yeah that dinner time silence Am G I cut the tension with a knife Am G F And I pray you started driving [Pre-Chorus] Am Headlight G Your plates G 4CB3A C G F Didn't know you drove American Cars Am G Raybans on your face G You've been driving all day C G F But you're here and we're so grateful you are [Chorus] G Cuz you're gonna fix it F You're gonna patch it up C Honey we're fragile Am You've always been so tough G You know that I miss you F You always come running back C Whenever I ask Am Whenever I ask [Bridge] F G Am G Make it stop G F Make em talk G Am All I want Am G F Is a dialog F G Am But we are drowning here Am G C Gotta stay for mom F G Am Make the house a home Am G F You know how to talk F G Am If you did back then Am G F We, we would talk so much F G Am But I finally know Am G C Can you come home [Chorus] G Cuz you gotta fix it F You've gotta patch it up C Honey we're fragile Am You've always been so tough G You know that I miss you F You always come running back C Whenever I ask Am Whenever I ask [Outro] G Know that I miss you F You always come running back C Whenever I ask Am Whenever I ask G Oh, whenever I ask F Whenever I ask C Whenever I ask
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Q: What is the primary key of American Cars?
The song is played in the key of C Major.
Q: Do I need a capo to play American Cars?
No, you do not need a capo. The song is played in standard tuning using open chord shapes.
Q: Are there any difficult barre chords in this song?
Most of the song relies on easy open chords like C, Am, and G. However, the standard F major chord appears, which is usually played as a barre chord, though beginners can play a mini-F.
Q: What is the main chord progression?
The main chord progression typically revolves around Am – G – F or Am – G – C.
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“American Cars” is an emotionally charged song by Noah Kahan. The song uses a simple four-chord progression relying on C, Am, G, and F. It doesn’t require a capo and is played in standard tuning. The rhythmic strumming perfectly complements the raw, story-telling lyrics.
Track Info
- Song: American Cars
- Artist: Noah Kahan
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
- Key: C Major
- Capo: No Capo
- Chords: C, Am, G, F
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Suggested Strumming: DU DU DU DU
D = Down Stroke, U = Upstroke