Biography:
Brian Setzer (born April 10, 1959 in New York) is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter whose popular big band orchestra is most appreciated commercially for their swinging take on Christmas holiday classics.
Early in his career Setzer was a member of the NYC band Bloodless Pharaohs, and later fronted the popular rockabilly revival band, Stray Cats. The Stray Cats particularly caught America's attention with the 1982 album Built for Speed
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Americano - Brian Setzer
Intro: Am E E7 Am
Am Dm E Am
He's drivin' a jeep But he ain't in the Army
Am Dm E Am
Gets all his cigarette money From his mommy
Dm E Am
Dressed like a rootin' tootin' Texas cowboy
F#7 B7 E
But this lone ranger's Never seen a horse
CHORUS
Am
He wanna be Americano Americano, Americano
E E7
He wants to drive a Cadillac Now he's chasing showgirls Smokin'Camels,whiskey and soda
Am
Now he's never goin' back
Dm Am
He's cruisin streets for gold Dressed in designer clothes
F#7 B7
Brother if your too slow You'd better not blink
C7 B7
Or you'll wind up in the drink
CHORUS
Am
Wanna be Americano Americano,Americano
Dm E
Gotta buy a diamond ring 'Cause that's his baby's
Am E
Favorite thing Okay,all right,yeah man
Am E Am E
(INTRO)
Wanna be American Wanna be American
Am Dm E Am
He's in the land where Anything can happen
Am Dm E Am
Reach for the stars Grab that golden ring
Dm E Am B7 E
Just remember he's Americano well watch it pal 'Cause he'll take everything
CHORUS
Am
He wanna be Americano Americano,Americano
E E7
He wants to drive a Cadillac Now he's chasing showgirls
Am
Smokin' Camels,whiskey and soda Now he's never goin' back
Dm Am
He likes that rock and roll He's playing baseball
F#7 B7
B7
Loves Marilyn Monroe A coca cola Joe And a pizza pie to go
CHORUS
Am
Wanna be Americano Americano,Americano
Dm E
Gotta buy a diamond ring 'Cause thats his baby's
Am E Am E
Favorite thing Okay,all right,yeah man
Am E Am E Am E
Wanna be American Wanna be American Wanna be American
Am
Yeah!
Intro: Am E E7 Am
Am Dm E Am
He's drivin' a jeep But he ain't in the Army
Am Dm E Am
Gets all his cigarette money From his mommy
Dm E Am
Dressed like a rootin' tootin' Texas cowboy
F#7 B7 E
But this lone ranger's Never seen a horse
CHORUS
Am
He wanna be Americano Americano, Americano
E E7
He wants to drive a Cadillac Now he's chasing showgirls Smokin'Camels,whiskey and soda
Am
Now he's never goin' back
Dm Am
He's cruisin streets for gold Dressed in designer clothes
F#7 B7
Brother if your too slow You'd better not blink
C7 B7
Or you'll wind up in the drink
CHORUS
Am
Wanna be Americano Americano,Americano
Dm E
Gotta buy a diamond ring 'Cause that's his baby's
Am E
Favorite thing Okay,all right,yeah man
Am E Am E
(INTRO)
Wanna be American Wanna be American
Am Dm E Am
He's in the land where Anything can happen
Am Dm E Am
Reach for the stars Grab that golden ring
Dm E Am B7 E
Just remember he's Americano well watch it pal 'Cause he'll take everything
CHORUS
Am
He wanna be Americano Americano,Americano
E E7
He wants to drive a Cadillac Now he's chasing showgirls
Am
Smokin' Camels,whiskey and soda Now he's never goin' back
Dm Am
He likes that rock and roll He's playing baseball
F#7 B7
B7
Loves Marilyn Monroe A coca cola Joe And a pizza pie to go
CHORUS
Am
Wanna be Americano Americano,Americano
Dm E
Gotta buy a diamond ring 'Cause thats his baby's
Am E Am E
Favorite thing Okay,all right,yeah man
Am E Am E Am E
Wanna be American Wanna be American Wanna be American
Am
Yeah!
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