Iggy Pop - American Valhalla: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "American Valhalla" 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.

Learn American Valhalla Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Iggy Pop

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 Valhalla" smoothly on your guitar.

For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.

E
I have no plans, I have no debts
The mind is not the carefree set
I'm looking for American Valhalla
                              C        A    E
So if it passes by give me a holler, please

I've shot my gun
I've used my knife
This hasn't been an easy life
I'm hoping for American Valhalla
But if I have outlived my use
Please drink my juice

Chorus:
C    A           D                    Em
Innocence, It's so hard to figure it out
C    A           D                    Em
Innocence, It's so hard to figure it out
          C                           A
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know,
I don't know
      D                   Em
It's so hard to figure it out
          C                          A
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know,
I don't know

Where is American Valhalla?
Death is the pill that's tough to swallow
Is there anybody in there?
Who do I have to kill?
I'm not the man with everything
I've nothing, but my name

 D      C     B
Lowly, lowly deeds
      C A    B
That no one sees
 D      C     B
Lowly, lowly deeds
      C A    B
That no one sees

Where is American Valhalla
Death is the pill that's hard to swallow
Is anybody in there?
And can I bring a friend?
I'm not the man with everything
I've nothing, but my name

I've nothing, but my name
I've nothing, but my name
I've nothing, but my name
I've nothing, but my name


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A

Guitar chord A

C

Guitar chord C

D

Guitar chord D

E

Guitar chord E

Em

Guitar chord Em

B

Guitar chord B

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 Valhalla" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "American Valhalla" by Iggy Pop.