CAPO FIRST FRET
key of G (relative to capo)
G D
I'm just trying to be a father, raise a daughter and a son
G C
Be a lover to their mother, everything to every one
Cm G
Up and at 'em bright and early, all business in my suit
D
I'm dressed up for success from my head down to my boots
G
I don't do it for the money, there's bills that I can't pay
D
I don't do it for the glory, I just do it anyway
C
Providing for our future's, my responsibility
D Dsus4 D
I'm real good under pressure, being all that I can be
G
I can't call in sick on monday when the weekend's been to strong
D
I just work straight through the holidays, sometimes all night long
C
You can bet that I stand ready when the wolf growls at the door
D
Hey I'm solid, Hey I'm steady, hey I'm true down to the core
G
And I will always do my duty, no matter what the price
D
I've counted up the cost, I know the sacrifice
C
Oh and I don't wanna die for you, but if dyin's asked of me
D
I'll bear that cross with honor, 'cause freedom don't come free
chorus:
G G/F# | Em
I'm an American Soldier, an American
Em
Beside my brothers and my sisters, I will gladly make a stand
C
When liberty's in jeopardy,I will always do what's right
G A7
I'm out here on the front lines, sleep in peace tonight
C D G
American Soldier, I'm an American
solo: G | G/F# | Em | C | D | Em | C | D | G
repeat chorus, and strum pattern
repeat chorus strum pattern.