HI! This is a tab from the album "Freedoms Road" by John Mellencamp. Any suggestion or comment: Hefestionmagnus@msn.com Bye!! The Americans-John Mellencamp Capo 2nd Fret INTRO D Dsus4 D D Dsus4 D D Dsus4 D D-D-D-D-G-A-D D I like my heroes To be honest and strong D G I wear t-shirts And blue jeans D I try to understand G D All the cultures of this world Bm A D I'm an American from the Midwest D When I speak I have a southern drawl D G D I mind my manners most of the time When you come down here G D Stop and stay hello Bm A D I'm an American from south of the Mason Dixon line D Dsus4 D Dsus4 G D I'm an American, I'm an American Bm Asus4 A Asus4 A I respect you and your point of view G D I'm an American, I'm an American Bm A And I wish you good luck with whatever you do (Same Chords as Intro) I start my day And I'm ready to work I'm responsible And I like to get things done If you ever need some help Come and look my way 'Cause I try to be here for everyone I'm an American, I'm an American I respect you and your point of view I'm an American, I'm an American And I wish you good luck with whatever you do They call me the land of opportunity With our agriculture And beautiful movie stars We can turn our dreams Into a way of life So be happy and be who you are I'm an American, I'm an American I respect you and your point of view I'm an American, I'm an American And I wish you good luck with whatever you do