I'm Afraid of Americans – David Bowie: piano chords
I'm Afraid of Americans by David Bowie uses 5 chords in C minor; difficulty on the piano: medium.
C minor Difficulty: medium
Chords in the song
Chord sheet
Intro 1
F7
Chorus 1
F Ab F Ab F Ab F Ab F Ab F Ab F Ab F Ab F
Verse 2
F7
Chorus 2
F Ab F Ab F Ab F Ab F Ab F Ab F Ab F Ab F
Verse 3
F7
Chorus 3
F Ab F Ab F Ab F Ab F Ab F Ab F Ab F Ab F Ab F Ab F Ab F Ab F Gb Ab Eb F Gb Ab Eb F Gb Ab Eb F Gb Ab Eb F Gb Ab Eb F Gb Ab Eb F Gb Ab Eb F Gb Ab Eb F Gb Ab Eb
Chords on the piano
Questions
Which chords does I'm Afraid of Americans by David Bowie use?
Different chords: 5. They are all in the list under “Chords in the song”.
What key is I'm Afraid of Americans by David Bowie in?
The chords fit C minor. This is estimated from the chords, so the recording may be in another key.
How hard is I'm Afraid of Americans to play on the piano?
Difficulty: medium. The rating counts the different chords (5), 7th and extended chords, and chords with another bass note.