American Fool
John Mellencamp Key
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Verse 1
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Some people say I’m obnoxious and I’m lazy
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Some people say I take advantage of the younger girls and they’re right
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Some people say should have been taught a few more manners at home
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Some say I’m chauvinistic better of just to leave me alone
Pre-Chorus
G Bb
I don’t know what I’m supposed to do
C
If I can’t please myself could I really please you?
Chorus
F
Being brought up
Bb C
The American fool
F
Being brought up
Bb C
The American fool
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Verse 2
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Some people like to talk and tell you their ideals and how it’s supposed to be
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Some people are fools like me and say what’s on their mind immediately
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Some people don’t say at all and some just care too much
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Some people, some people, some people are driving me crazy
Pre-Chorus
G Bb
I don’t know what I’m supposed to do
C
When I can’t please myself could I really please you?
Chorus
F
Being brought up
Bb C
The American fool
F
Being brought up
Bb C
The American fool
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Verse 3
Some people say I’m obnoxious and I’m lazy
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Some people say I take advantage of the younger girls and they’re right
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Pre-Chorus
G Bb
I don’t know what I’m supposed to do
C
If I can’t please myself could I really please you?
Chorus
F
Being brought up
Bb C
The American fool
F
Being brought up
Bb C
The American fool
F
Being brought up
Bb C
The American fool
F
Being brought up
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