American Boy Uke tab by Estelle

6 Chords used in the song: Em/B, BMaj, Am, EMaj, Cm, Gbdim

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Year:  2008
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Intro: Em/B Em/B     BMaj BMaj   Am Am   BMaj BMaj

(Kanye Rap)
EMaj EMaj
Just another one champion sound
Cm Cm
Me and Estelle about to get down
Am Am
Who the hottest in the world right now.
BMaj BMaj
Just touched down in London town.
EMaj EMaj
Bet they give me a pound.
Cm Cm
Tell them put the money in my hand right now.
Am Am
Tell the promoter we need more seats,
BMaj BMaj
We just sold out all the floor seats

Chorus:
EMaj EMaj Cm Cm
Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day.
Am Am Am Am BMaj BMaj
Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA.
EMaj EMaj Cm Cm
I really want to come kick it with you.
Am Am BMaj BMaj
You'll be my American Boy.
Gbdim Gbdim EMaj EMaj

(Verse 1)
EMaj EMaj Cm Cm
He said "Hey Sister.
Am Am
It's really really nice to meet you."
BMaj BMaj Gbdim Gbdim EMaj EMaj
I just met this 5 foot 7 guy who's just my type.
EMaj EMaj Cm Cm Am Am
I like the way he's speaking his confidence is peaking.
BMaj BMaj Gbdim Gbdim EMaj EMaj
Don't like his baggy jeans but I'm a like what's underneath them.
And no I ain't been to MIA
I heard that Cali never rains and New York heart awaits.
First let's see the west end.
I'll show you to my brethren.
Cm Cm Gbdim Gbdim EMaj EMaj
I'm liking this American Boy. American Boy

(Chorus)

(Verse 2)
Can we get away this weekend?
Take me to Broadway.
Let's go shopping baby then we'll go to a café.
Let's go on the subway.
Take me to your hood.
I never been to Brooklyn and I'd like to see what's good.
Dress in all your fancy clothes.
Sneaker's looking Fresh to death, I'm loving those Shell Toes.
Walking that walk.
Talk that slick talk.
I'm liking this American Boy. American Boy.

(Same as Chorus)
Take me to Chicago, San Francisco Bay
Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA.
I really want to come kick it with you.
You'll be my American Boy

(NC)
Let them know a gwan blud

(Rap 2)
Who Killing em in the UK.
Everybody gonna to say you K, reluctantly, because most of this press don't f**k with me.
Estelle once said to me, "Cool down, down, don't act a fool now, now."
I always act a fool oww oww.
Ain't nothing new now now.
He crazy, I know what ya thinkin.
Ribena I know what you're drinking.
Rap singer. Chain Blinger.
Holla at the next chick soon as you're blinking.
What's you're persona.
About this Americana Brama.
Am Am I shallow cause all my clothes designer.
Dressed smart like a London Bloke.
Before he speak his suit bespoke.
And you thought he was cute before.

(NC)
Look at this peacoat, tell me he's broke.
And I know you're not into all that.
I heard your lyrics I feel your spirit.
But I still talk that CASH.
Cause a lot wags want to hear it.
And I'm feeling like Mike at his Baddest.
The Pips at they Gladys.
And I know they love it.
So to hell with all that rubbish

Gbdim Gbdim EMaj EMaj

(Same as Chorus)
Would you be my love, my love.
Could be mine would you be my love my love, could be mine
Could you be my love, my love.
Would you be my American Boy. American Boy

(Chorus)
Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day
Take me to Chicago, San Fransisco Bay.
I really want to come kick it with you.
You'll be my American Boy

Outro: EMaj EMaj Cm Cm | Am Am BMaj BMaj Gbdim Gbdim EMaj EMaj | # Repeat till fade

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I think this tab is pretty much perfect, just try changing anything with a "Maj" after it (The website won't recognize a major chord if there is extra text after it. (Ex: change "EMaj" to "E")). Then the chord will show up at the top.

Also, could you add the chords over the lyrics for the rest of the song? It just makes it easier to read. Thanks :)

Awesome tab, by the way.
24 May 2016
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About this song: American Boy

Written by Estelle Swaray, Kanye West, William Adans, Keith Harris, Josh Lopez, & Caleb Speir From the Estelle album,

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