Bon Jovi - American Reckoning: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "American Reckoning" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn American Reckoning Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Bon Jovi
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "American Reckoning" smoothly on your guitar.
G America's on fire There's protests in the street C Her conscience has been looted And her soul is under siege Am Another mother's crying, C As history repeats G I can't breathe God damn those 8 long minutes Lying face down in cuffs on the ground Bystanders pleaded for mercy As one, cop shoved a kid in the crowd When did a judge and a jury Become a badge and a knee On these streets? Chorus: C G Stay alive, stay alive Am G Shine a light, stay alive Em G C Use your voice and you remember me G American reckoning I'll never know what it's like To walk a mile in his shoes And I'll never have to have the talk So it don't happen to you Three little words written 'cross the chest Of a twelve year old who hasn't lived life yet "Am I next? Am I next?" Chorus G Is this a moment or movement? Is this the tide or a flood? C Is our American reckoning? Our story written in blood Am Or in love C Or in peace Chorus: Stay alive, stay alive Shine a light, stay alive Use your voice and you remember me Stay alive, stay alive Shine a light, stay alive Use your voice and you remember me American reckoning In our American reckoning | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsAm  C  Em  G  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "American Reckoning" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "American Reckoning" by Bon Jovi.