Intro: C Am F C Is this just an illusion Am F C That I made inside my head to get me by? Am 20 years in debt 20 years in the government F C 20 years can never get me by G Then I feel you close Feel you close like you wanted me to F Feel you close like you wanted me to Believe in you Am F C Rise to the top of the world, America G Am F America, don't you cry C Lift me up G Give me strength to press on Am F C Rise to the top of the world, America G Am F America, don't you cry C Lift me up G C Give me strength to press on Am F C From farmers in the fields Am F C To the tallest of the towers that fall and rise Am F 1-7-7-6 C The names upon the list Am F C For all the ones that gave until they died G Don't you hold back F Am F C I can see in your mind, and your mind will set you free G Then I feel you close Feel you close like you wanted me to F Feel you close like you wanted me to Believe in you Am F C Rise to the top of the world, America G Am F America, don't you cry C Lift me up G Give me strength to press on Am F C Rise to the top of the world, America G Am F America, don't you cry C Lift me up G C Give me strength to press on Am F C Rise to the top of the world, America G Am F America, don't you cry C Lift me up G Give me strength to press on Am F C Rise to the top of the world, America G Am F America, don't you cry C Lift me up G C Give me strength to press on This arrangement is its contributor’s own interpretation, shared for private study, education and non-commercial use. The underlying song, lyrics and music remain the property of their copyright owners. To request removal, see Legal & Copyright.
America chords by Imagine Dragons
Suggested strumisland strum
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d
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d
&
u
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u
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d
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u
Also works: upbeat emphasis d u d U d u d U
How to play America on ukulele
On ukulele, America comes down to the island strum: d – d u – u d u. Expect a medium pace, around 122 bpm. On this page the song is in C major. I rate the chords skilled, a fair middle ground. Build from soft strums to full down-strokes as the chorus swells.
4 ukulele chords used in "America" by Imagine Dragons: Am, C, F and G
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5 commentsAlbum: Night Visions
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The chords are amazing, and the song sounds great on ukulele. This is great.
Really easy to learn and sounds amazing
I do DUDDU *switch chord* then repeat till the end of the song 🙂
Usually I just use one downward stroke for my strumming pattern
anybody have any helpful strumming patterns?