This song is easy to play and the chords laid out below still have
the groove of the song. Listen to the song for the rhythm, but this
is uber fun and cool to play on guitar. I have a female vocalist that
sings with me when I play this song and (obviously) I do Kanye's vocals.
To help see where the chords change in the lyrics themselves, I have laid
them out in whole below. Enjoy and feedback is appreciated.
AMERICAN BOY - Estelle featuring Kanye West
To cut to the chase, the chords are
||: E7 - C - Am7 - D :||
Verses that are sung by Kanye are noted, otherwise Estelle is singing it.
(Kanye)
E7
Just another one champion sound
C
Me and you about to get down
Am7
Who the hottest in the world right now
D E7
Just touched down in London town
(Kanye)
Bet they give me a pound
C
Tell them put the money in my hand right now
Am7
Tell the promoter we need more seats
D
We just sold out all the floor seats
(Chorus)
E7 C
Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day
Am7 D
Take me to New York, I'd love to see L.A.
E7 C
I really want to come kick it with you
Am7 D E7
You'll be my American boy...
C Am7
He said, "Hey, sister, it's really, really nice to meet ya"
D E7
I just met this 5 foot 7 guy who's just my type
C Am7
I like the way he's speaking, his confidence is peaking
D E7
Don't like his baggy jeans but Imma like what's under neith them
C
And no, I ain't been to MIA
Am7 D
I heard that Cali never rains and New York heart awaits
E7 C
First let's see the West End, I'll show you to my bedrin
(Solo Vocals)
I'm likin' this American boy, American boy
(Chorus)
E7 C
Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day
Am7 D
Take me to New York, I'd love to see L.A.
E7 C
I really want to come kick it with you
Am7 D E7
You'll be my American boy, American boy
C Am7
Can we get away this weekend? Take me to Broadway
D E7
Let's go shopping baby then we'll go to a Cafe
C Am7
Let's go on the subway, take me to your hood
D E7
I never been to Brooklyn and I'd like to see what's good
[ Tab from: https://www.guitartabs.cc/tabs/e/estelle/american_boy_crd_ver_4.html ]
C
Dressed in all your fancy clothes
Am7 D
Sneakers looking fresh to death, I'm lovin' those shell toes
E7 C
Walkin' that walk, talk that slick talk
Am7 D
I'm likin' this American boy, American boy
(Chorus)
E7 C
Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day
Am7 D
Take me to New York, I'd love to see L.A.
E7 C
I really want to come kick it with you
Am7
You'll be my American boy
D
(spoken)
Tell'em wagawaan blood
(Kanye)
E7
Who killin em in the UK.
C Am7
Everybody gonna say you K,
D
reluctantly, because most of this press don't fuck wit me.
E7
Estelle once said to me, cool down down
C
don't act a fool now now.
Am7
I always act a fool oww oww.
D E7
Ain't nothing new now now.
C
He crazy, I know what ya thinkin.
Am7
Ribena I know what you're drinkin.
D E7
Rap singer. Chain Blinger. Holla at the next chick soon as you're blinkin.
What's you're persona
C Am7
About this Americana rhymer?
D E7
Am I shallow cuz all my clothes designer?
E7
Dressed smart like a London Bloke
C
before he speak his suit bespoke
(Solo Vocals)
and you thought he was cute before.
(Solo Vocals) E7
Look at this Pea Coat. Tell me he's broke.
E7
And I know you ain't into all that.
C
I heard your lyrics I feel your spirit.
Am7
But I still talk that CAAASH.
D E7
Cuz a lot WAGs wanna to hear it.
C
And I'm feelin like Mike at his Baddest.
Am7
Like the Pips and the Gladys.
Am7
And I know they love it.
D E7
so to hell with all that rubbish.
(Estelle)
C Am7
Would you be my love, my love?
D E7
Would you be my love, my love?
C
Could you be my love, my love?
Am7 D
Would you be my American boy, American boy?
(Chorus)
E7 C
Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day
Am7 D
Take me to Chicago, San Fransisco Bay.
E7 C
I really want to come kick it with you
Am7 D
You'll be my American boy, American boy
(Fade out)
La La La La La Di Da
La La La La La Di Da
