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Wild American chords by
Kris Kristofferson
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Key: G major•
Verse 1
G
G

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Wild American
C
C

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G
G

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You're the one they never tamed

'Cause you stood your ground
C
C

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And they could not make
G
G

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you change
C
C

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You're the warning they still
G
G

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don't understand

Watch your back, boy,
C
C

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G
G

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they'll kill you if they can
Verse 2
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G

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C
C

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When they burn your brother
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G

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down in the name of freedom
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C

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I don't care if it's left or right
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G

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It's wrong
C
C

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If that's all they can do,
D
D

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G
G

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then you don't need 'em
D
D

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G
G

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You're the one, Wild American
Outro 1
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G

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A

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D

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A

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D

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A

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D

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A

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D

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A

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D

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A

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D

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A

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D

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A

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D

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A

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D

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A

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A

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C

  • D

  • A

  • E

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Wild American by Kris Kristofferson is G major.

The primary chords used in Wild American are G, C, D, A, E.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, C, D, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Wild American is approximately 154 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Wild American 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 Wild American. 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 Kris Kristofferson.

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