Zach Bryan - American Nights Chords

[Intro]
Bm D G D
 
[Verse 1]
Bm                            D
Screen door cracked, there's ball game on
G                        D
Man on a porch singin’ baritone
Bm                      D
Tan line leads to that gentle place
              G                  D
Between her collarbone and her stone-cold face
 
[Break]
Bm D G D
 
[Verse 2]
Bm                 D
Dockhand boys all say goodbye
        G                              D
To the women that they swear are gonna be their wives
Bm                       D
They'll be gone by the wintertime
     G                              D
And they don't wanna bother with no friend of mine
 
[Chorus]
Bm    A     G        D
Wet, hot, American nights
                            A        Bm
Shake your body dry under coastline light
Bm    A     G        D
Wet, hot, American nights
                                           A         Bm
Snuck our Fords to the shore and drank a bottle bone-dry
                                           A         Bm
Snuck our Fords to the shore and drank a bottle bone-dry
 
[Verse 3]
       Bm                  D
Heard David got back from his first tour
        G                          D
But he ain’t the same boy that he was before
 Bm                     D
Twenty's too young to nearly die
 G                     D
American boys are a friend of mine
 
[Break]
Bm D G D
 
[Verse 4]
Bm                 D
Delco Danny cut a deal with the dealer
         G                     D
That he met out at the Rivers Casino
        Bm                                D
He got caught countin' cards, then them spades broke his heart
          G                       D
Then the Point Breeze boys broke his nose
Bm                           D
Mary got that job that she wanted out of town
          G                             D
She was better than the sum of all of us anyhow
Bm                       D
She still stops by whenever she can
         G                             D
She's tougher than my brother with her bad left hand
 
[Chorus]
Bm    A     G        D
Wet, hot, American nights
                            A        Bm
Shake your body dry under coastline light
Bm    A     G        D
Wet, hot, American nights
           Bm           A                 G           D
Snuck our Fords to the shore and drank a bottle bone-dry
           Bm           A                 G           D
Snuck our Fords to the shore and drank a bottle bone-dry
 
[Break]
Bm D G D
 
[Outro]
Bm                            D
Screen door cracked, there's ball game on
G                        D
Man on a porch singin’ baritone
Bm                      D
Tan line leads to that gentle place
              G                  D
Between her collarbone and her stone-cold face






How to play "American Nights" by Zach Bryan on guitar

[Intro] Chords: Bm, D, G, D.
- To play Bm, place your fingers on the D and G strings' fourth frets and bar
the second fret.
- Press the G string's second fret, the B string's third fret, and the high E string's
second fret to play D.
- The third fret on the low E string, the second fret on the A string, and the third fret
on the high E and B strings are all pressed to play the note G.

Strumming Pattern:
- Use a down, down, up, down, up pattern to create a relaxed feel.
- Emphasise the first beat of each measure.

[Verse 1.]
Chords: Bm, D, G, and D
- Use the same chord structures and strumming rhythm as the opening.
- Emphasize the transitions to highlight the melodic changes.

[break]
-Chords: Bm, D, G, D.
- Repeat the chord progression from the introduction.
- Use a more expressive strumming pattern to match the break's vibe.

[Verse 2.]
- Chords: Bm, D, G, and D
- Use the same chord structures and strumming rhythm as in verse one.
- Maintain a lively and upbeat attitude.

Chorus chords: Bm, A, G, D.
- A is played by pushing the second fret on the D, G, and B strings.
- Strumming with focus on the downbeats produces a powerful rhythm.

[break]
- Chords: Bm, D, G, D.

- Replicate the introduction's chord sequence.
- Highlight the smooth transitions between chords.

[Verse 3.]
Chords: Bm, D, G, and D

- Use the same chord structures and strumming style as in previous verses.
- Maintain a consistent and expressive strumming pattern.

[break]
Chords: Bm, D, G, D.
- Repeat the chord progression from the introduction.
- Use a more expressive strumming pattern to match the break's vibe.

[Verse 4.]
- Chords: Bm, D, G, and D
- Use the same chord structures and strumming style as in previous verses.
- Maintain a lively and upbeat attitude.

Chorus chords: Bm, A, G, D.
- Strum Bm, A, G, and D in a consistent rhythm.
- To draw attention to the appealing tune, emphasize the chord changes.

[break]
- Chords: Bm, D, G, D.
- Repeat the chord progression from the introduction.
- Emphasize seamless transitions between chords.

[Outro]
- Chords: Bm, D, G, D.
- For the outro, continue the strumming pattern from the verse and chorus.
- End the song with a single downstroke of D, allowing the chord to ring out.

Common Mistakes:
- Verify that every string rings naturally. Each fret should be precisely and
firmly pressed.
- Work on making seamless chord changes to maintain the melody's flow.
- Be mindful of the rhythm. Throughout the song, keep the same beat.

Zach Bryan's song "American Nights" reflects the essence of adolescent
memories and bonding over summer nights. The lyrics evoke vivid images
of personal experiences and nostalgic feelings.

Zach Bryan is an American singer-songwriter recognized for his raw and
expressive lyrics that combine country and folk influences. His music frequently
covers themes of love, sorrow, and the human condition, which resonate strongly
with his audience.