American Hearts

Capo: 3rd fret Intro G [Verse 1] Em G They were married in September back in 1969 Em G They traveled east to India to find some peace of mind Am They stood for love and freedom G They were children of their time, wo wo C They lived in a world that was cold and uncaring F They swore they would change it with love and sharing C F They never lived like their parents had done C Their innocence shone like the sun Chorus G C American hearts, so filled with emotion G C Am American hearts, so easily broken [Verse 2] Em G Now they've got a family and a cottage in the hills Em G He's always working late to pay the mortgage and the bills Am G And she has trouble sleeping so the doctor gives her pills, wo wo C Am C Who are these strangers who used to be lovers? F Now they've got nothing to say to each other C Too far apart to discuss their mistakes C They filed for divorce and it breaks their Chorus G C American hearts, so filled with emotion G C Am American hearts, so easily broken Bridge Ab Bb C Bb Aah Haa American Hearts Ab Bb C Bb Aah Haa American Hearts Ab Bb Aah Haa Verse C Am C Now that it's over, they each go on living F Never forgetting but somehow forgiving C They'll care for their children C Protect them with pride C And that's how the dream will survive in Chorus G C American hearts, so filled with emotion G C American hearts, so easily broken Outro G C American hearts, so filled with emotion G C American hearts, so easily broken (repeat and fade)