Daniel Johnston – American Dream (Guitar)

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Live version from NPR Music - Tiny Desk Concert: [Verse 1]
C                     F
   I been across this big wide world

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   Seen so many beautiful girls

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   And though your eyes don't seem to lie

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   You make me feel like Mister Hyde

C                     F
   I'm the ghost that came before

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   I came to haunting at your door

C                       F
   I just can't make it without your love

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   You look just like the heaven above
[Chorus 1]
C              F
   And now I know

Dm                      G
   I finally found the American dream

C            F
   All the love

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   I finally found my American dream
[Verse 2]
C                         F
   You look just like the heaven above

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   I saw you there, I admit I was scared

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   So much happening, so way too soon

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   I'm the creature from the black lagoon

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   I took a walk around the room

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   Like a mummy out of its tomb

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   Late at night, I creep up to your window

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   You look so beautiful

C                   F
   I live a life so free from sin

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   I'm Dracula in your thoughts
C F Dm G [Chorus 2]
C              F
   And now I know

Dm                      G
   I finally found the American dream

C            F
   All the love

Dm                      G
   I finally found the American dream
[Verse 3]
C            F
   I am your Frankenstein

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   I'd do anything to make you mine

C              F
   You were so very kind

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   I'd always thought the love for you

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   I'm King Kong

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   Don't get me wrong, wrong, wrong

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   I really hold falling for you

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   I hold you in my arms where you belong

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   I've always loved little girls
[Chorus 3]
C              F
   And now I know

Dm                      G
   I finally found the American dream

C            F
   All the love

Dm                      G
   I finally found the American dream
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