American Mary chords by 
The National 
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Frequently asked questions
The original key of American Mary by The National is D major.
The primary chords used in American Mary are D, G, Em, Bm, Asus4, C.
No capo is required for this song.
Yes, this version uses open chords like D, G, Em, Bm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
The tempo of American Mary is approximately 68 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of American Mary using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.
Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for American Mary. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.
Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The National.
Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add American Mary to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.
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