American Hero

intro. Am G 2x v1. Am B C G Set me up straight in my chair, comb my hair. Am B C G 'Cause tonight, I meet an ol' friend. Am B C)G & I wonder if she will be thinkin' of me F# E)D now & then v2. Am G She's a candle that burns for the sailor's return. Am G She's a fortress that's safe from the storm. Am G She's brave & she's free. & she's waitin' D to keep me warm. ch. C B A G F# E So save all your small talk for some other lady, F E D Em Em7 Just give her your love & your pride. C B A)G F# E D & lay down beside her & give her what's left of your hide. v3. Am G Set me up straight in my chair, comb my hair. Am G For tonight, I meet an ol' friend. Am G D She was with me across the sea south of the bay of Japan. ch. C G (hum first line) F Em Em7 Just give her your love & your pride. C G D & lay down beside her & give her what's left of your hide. v4. (repeat v1)