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Interactive piano tutorial for "American Kids" by Kenny Chesney, in E minor at about 167 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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American Kids
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "American Kids" by Kenny Chesney, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrecountry · pop · rock
Moodnostalgic · energetic · anthemic
SignatureAmerican road anthem with a modern pop-rock sheen
E minor
Key
167
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

G
Em
Gmaj/3
C
Dmaj/3
Emin/5
B7
Bm
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-ChorusChorusPost-ChorusVersePre-ChorusChorusPost-ChorusBridgeChorusPost-ChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male lead with a clear, slightly twangy country timbre, delivered with energetic, anthemic phrasing
drums
tight, punchy kit with a steady backbeat
bass guitar
solid, driving low end that locks with the drums
electric guitar
clean, bright strumming and occasional lead fills
piano
bright, rhythmic chords and melodic fills that add a pop sparkle
synth pads
subtle, warm pads that fill the background and give a modern sheen
Album & artist
ALBUM

The Big Revival (2014)

Recorded after a period away from the studio, the album has an energetic feel throughout, with Chesney revisiting the big, anthemic country-rock sound his live shows are built around. It debuted at number one on both the Billboard 200 and the Top Country Albums chart.

All of The Big Revival
Artist

Kenny Chesney

Kenny Chesney is a country singer from Luttrell, Tennessee, who signed with a major Nashville label in the mid-1990s after starting out as a songwriter. He has sold over 30 million albums worldwide and built a devoted fanbase through extensive touring and a catalog of songs that lean into beach life, small-town nostalgia, and good-time themes. His sound sits squarely in mainstream country, with occasional pop and rock textures.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "American Kids" in?

"American Kids" by Kenny Chesney is in E minor.

What is the tempo of "American Kids"?

"American Kids" plays at around 167 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "American Kids"?

The core progression is G, Em, Gmaj/3, C, Dmaj/3, and Emin/5, built around the E minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "American Kids"?

The recording features drums, electric guitar, bass guitar, piano, synth pads, and vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "American Kids"?

Yes. Songscription turns "American Kids" by Kenny Chesney into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "American Kids" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "American Kids" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 167 BPM in E minor, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.

What album is "American Kids" on?

"American Kids" appears on The Big Revival (2014).

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Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.

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