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American Rock And Roll chords by
The Charlie Daniels Band
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Key: A major
Intro 1
G
G

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Verse 1
G
G

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Some people call it the rhythm,
C
C

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some people call it the blues
G
G

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Some people call it a pain in the ear,
C
C

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some people call it bad news
D
D

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Hey, if you call me whatever you want to
Em
Em

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D
D

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C
C

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Just whatever you feel in your soul
G
G

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Whoa, whoa, it's just that good old
D
D

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G

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American rock and roll

They took a holler from a

Mississippi cotton field
C
C

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They took the thunder from

Niagara

Falls
G
G

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They took a rattle from a

New

York subway train
C
C

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And the funky alligator crawls
D
D

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Then you find the beat of a bourbon train

In
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G

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D
D

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C
C

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Detroit and it's so low
G
G

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And it's just that good old
D
D

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G
G

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American rock and roll
C
C

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Well, hello, rock and roll
G
G

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Tell me where you've been
C
C

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Oh, buddy, sure we're good
G
G

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Just to see you again
C
C

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When the music starts stealin'
Bb
Bb

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with your guitar screamin'
C
C

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Bb
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G

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And the back beat takes control
D
D

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Well, it's just sad good ol'
G
G

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love and rock and roll

Well, now, some people like it a little
C
C

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And some people like it a lot
G
G

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Some people like it kind

of mellow and cool
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C

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Some people like it red hot
D
D

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Some people like it kind of rowdy and loud
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G

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D
D

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So they turn up the radio
C
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G
G

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It's just that
D
D

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You don't know where I'm

from or where I belong
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G

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C
C

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G

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C

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D
D

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G

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D
D

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C
C

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G
G

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D
D

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G
G

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Well,
C
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G

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hello rock and roll, tell me where you've been
C
C

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Oh, buddy, it sure is good just
G
G

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to see you again
C
C

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When the music starts stealin'
Bb
Bb

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with your guitar screamin'
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C

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Bb
Bb

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And the backbeat takes control
G
G

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Well, it's just that good old
D
D

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G
G

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American rock n' roll

Yeah, it's just that good old
D
D

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G
G

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American rock n' roll

Oh -oh -oh!
Bb
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Chords
  • G

  • C

  • D

  • Em

  • Bb

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of American Rock And Roll by The Charlie Daniels Band is A major.

The primary chords used in American Rock And Roll are A, D, E, F#m, C.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, D, E, F#m, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of American Rock And Roll is approximately 140 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of American Rock And Roll 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 Rock And Roll. 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 Charlie Daniels Band.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add American Rock And Roll to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for American Rock And Roll by The Charlie Daniels Band on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.