American Dreaming — Sierra Ferrell
Chords and lyrics for American Dreaming by Sierra Ferrell (key of D).
Verse 1
(From the 2024 Album TRAIL OF FLOWERS)
To do so transpose -2 steps.
Intro
[G] [D] [G] [A] [D]
Verse 1
[D]Wake up again in a old motel, is it [G]somewhere different I can’t tell
[A]Every set of curtains [G]opens to the open road[D]
And I’m missing you like hell, this [G]van is like a prison cell
And [A]I know you have gone with her and [G]I can’t go back [D]home
Chorus
I’ve been American [Bm7]dreaming, [G][D]oooo
I’m American [Bm7]dreaming, [G][D]oooo
I’m American [Bm7]dreaming, [G]ooo
But, I never [A]seem to get [D]no rest
Verse 2
[D]I should get some rest today then [G]pack my bags, be on my way
But [A]my minds always working on the [G]way it could have [D]been
Trying to tow a tight rope line, [G]find a way to feel half fine
[A]Without drowning in this wine, and [G]calling you [D]again
Chorus
I’ve been American [Bm7]dreaming, [G][D]oooo
I’m American [Bm7]dreaming, [G][D]oooo
I’m American [Bm7]dreaming, [G]ooo
But, I never [A]seem to get [D]no rest
Interlude
[G] [D] [G] [A] [D]
Verse 3
[D]I’m losing touch with all my friends, the [G]ones who remind me who I am
[A]If I could just get back home to pick [G]up where we left [D]off
I’d take better care of myself, I’d [G]stop drinking from the bottom shelf
But [A]my old wheels keep spinning and I [G]cannot make them [D]stop
Chorus
I’ve been American [Bm7]dreaming, [G][D]oooo
I’m American [Bm7]dreaming, [G][D]oooo
I’m American [Bm7]dreaming, [G]ooo
But, I never [A]seem to get [D]no rest
Verse 4
[D]So, I get back home and try to be [G]someone that’s something like me
[A]But, I’ve forgotten all my angels [G]out here in the [D]wind
Sitting out here with my mind I [G]meditate to pass the time
[A]But there’s something inside setting sail [G]all over [Bm]again
Interlude
[G] [D] [G] [A] [D]
[G][D]Ooo, [G]ooo
[A]Ooo, [D]ooo
Out-Chorus
I’ve been American [Bm7]dreaming, [G][D]oooo
I’m American [Bm7]dreaming, [G][D]oooo
I’m American [Bm7]dreaming, [G]ooo
But, I never [A]seem to get [D]no rest
Oh, I’m American [Bm7]dreaming, [G][D]oooo
I’m American [Bm7]dreaming, [G][D]oooo
I’m American [Bm7]dreaming, [G]ooo
But, I never [A]seem to get [D]no rest
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