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American TV chords by
Boo Hewerdine
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Key: Bb major•
Intro 1
G
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C
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Gm
Gm
3

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Gm
Gm
3

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Gm
Gm
3

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Gm
Gm
3

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G
G

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A
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A
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F#m
F#m
2

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A
A

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D
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B
B
2

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Gaug
Gaug

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Aaug
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Gaug

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B
B
2

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E
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Verse 1
Bbdim
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I'd take the bus back home

Drive through the monochrome
F#m
F#m
2

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Am
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But I knew I'd see somewhere better
Verse 2
E
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It came as cathode rays
Bbdim
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Through my imperfect days
F#m
F#m
2

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Am
Am

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I knew somehow I had to get there
Verse 3
C#m
C#m
4

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B
B
2

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Where the colors were so
A
A

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C
C

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much brighter
Verse 4
Gm
Gm
3

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California wasn't real
Em
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A
A

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Just a place I'd see
Em
Em

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A
A

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On american TV
Em
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A
A

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D
D

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Back when I was a boy
Verse 5
E
E

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There's something wrong with time
Bbdim
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And of the northern line
F#m
F#m
2

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Am
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It's going fast and slow together
Verse 6
E
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I knew there was a place
Bbdim
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Bonanza lost in space
F#m
F#m
2

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Where smiles were white
Am
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and there's no weather
Verse 7
C#m
C#m
4

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B
B
2

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And the colors were so
A
A

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C
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much brighter
Verse 8
Gm
Gm
3

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California wasn't real
Em
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A
A

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Just a place I'd see
Em
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A
A

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On american TV
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D
D

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Back when I was a boy
Verse 9
E
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Ooh, ooh Ooh,

ooh
Bbdim
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F#m
F#m
2

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Am
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E
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(Ooh, ooh)

american
Bbdim
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F#m
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2

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TV
Am
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(Ooh, ooh) american TV
Verse 10
C#m
C#m
4

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B
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2

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Where the colors were so
A
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much brighter
Gsus4
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Verse 11
C
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Bb
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California
Am
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(California)
Gm
Gm
3

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California (California)
Em
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A
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A place I'd see
Em
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On american TV
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A

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D
D

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B
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2

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Back when I was a boy
Verse 12
Em
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A place I'd see
Em
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Em
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D
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B
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2

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Back when I was a boy, a boy
Verse 13
Em
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A place I'd see (a place I'd see)
Em
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On american TV (american TV)
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D
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Back when I was a boy, a boy (ooh)

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C

  • Gm

    3

  • A

  • F#m

    2

  • D

  • B

    2

  • Gaug

  • Aaug

  • E

  • Bbdim

  • Am

  • C#m

    4

  • Em

  • Gsus4

  • Bb

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of American TV by Boo Hewerdine is Bb major.

The primary chords used in American TV are Bb, Eb, Bbm, C, Am, F.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bb, Eb, Bbm, C, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of American TV is approximately 79 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of American TV 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 TV. 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 Boo Hewerdine.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add American TV 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 TV by Boo Hewerdine on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.