American Kids by Kenny Chesney

Key: G · 86 BPM · 4/4

American Kids by Kenny Chesney is written in G major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution: Em-C-G. At 86 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-V-IV progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution) in G major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

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CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoGEm-C-G
Capo 3EC#m-A-E
Capo 5DBm-G-D
Capo 7CAm-F-C

Chord chart

  • 0:06 Em
  • 0:10 C
  • 0:11 G
  • 0:12 Em
  • 0:14 G
  • 0:14 Em
  • 0:16 C
  • 0:17 Em
  • 0:20 D
  • 0:22 G
  • 0:29 Em
  • 0:39 C
  • 0:40 G
  • 0:41 Bm
  • 0:43 Em
  • 0:44 C
  • 0:46 G
  • 0:47 Bm
  • 0:48 Em
  • 0:50 C
  • 0:51 G
  • 0:54 Em
  • 0:56 C
  • 0:57 G
  • 0:59 Bm
  • 1:00 Em
  • 1:04 G
  • 1:05 Em
  • 1:07 G
  • 1:08 Em
  • 1:15 C
  • 1:16 G
  • 1:17 Em
  • 1:18 C
  • 1:19 Em
  • 1:27 G
  • 1:31 Em
  • 1:32 C
  • 1:33 G
  • 1:34 Em
  • 1:38 C7
  • 1:40 C
  • 1:42 G
  • 1:44 Bm
  • 1:45 Em
  • 1:46 C
  • 1:48 G
  • 1:49 Bm
  • 1:51 Em
  • 1:52 C
  • 1:53 G
  • 1:55 Bm
  • 1:56 Em
  • 1:58 C
  • 1:59 G
  • 2:00 Bm
  • 2:02 Em
  • 2:03 C
  • 2:05 Em
  • 2:06 G
  • 2:07 Em
  • 2:09 C
  • 2:10 Em
  • 2:23 D
  • 2:24 Em
  • 2:27 G
  • 2:29 Bm
  • 2:30 Em
  • 2:32 C
  • 2:33 G
  • 2:34 Bm
  • 2:36 Em
  • 2:37 C
  • 2:39 G
  • 2:40 Bm
  • 2:41 Em
  • 2:43 C
  • 2:44 G
  • 2:46 Bm
  • 2:47 Em
  • 2:48 C
  • 2:50 Em
  • 2:52 G
  • 2:53 Em
  • 2:54 C
  • 2:55 Em
  • 2:57 C
  • 2:57 G
  • 2:58 Em

Frequently asked questions

What key is American Kids in?

American Kids is in G major.

What chords does American Kids use?

The core of American Kids cycles through Em, C, G (3 chords).

What is the tempo of American Kids?

American Kids runs at 86 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does American Kids use?

American Kids follows the I-V-IV progression. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.

What capo should I use for American Kids?

No capo needed — G major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.

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