Holy Molly, isn't this new album by The Maine just amazing? Here's my acoustic version for American Candy!
Don't hesitate to leave your corrections below! The song is basically built around 3 chords: Gm, Eb and Bb
(or Em, C and G, if you put a capo on 3rd fret). Also there's F (or D with capo on 3rd) in the bridge.
Capo on 3rd fret
Intro: EmCGVerse 1:
EmCG
What will you do on the weekends
Em
When your best friends
CG
Become your dead friends?
Em
From all the sugar
CG
And all the sweetness
Em
This little sweet tooth
CG
It is your weakness
🎸
Accuracy Rating: - Votes: -
Chorus:
GEm
They've got american candy
CG
You're sweet and sated, so sedated
Em
For the american kids
CG
You're hooked and baited, annihilated
Em
Even if you wanted to
CG
You couldn't stop it's just so sweet
Em
But this american candy
CEmCG
It'll rot your teeth
Verse 2:
EmCG
Try to think back to back to a time when
EmCG
You loved what you loved because you loved it
Em
Before the sugar
CG
And all the sweetness
Em
Filled up your lungs now
CG
It's all you breath in
Chorus:
GEm
They've got american candy
CG
You're sweet and sated, so sedated
Em
For the american kids
CG
You're hooked and baited, annihilated
Em
Even if you wanted to
CG
You couldn't stop it's just so sweet
Em
But this american candy
CG
It'll rot your teeth, your teeth, your!
Bridge (C-G-Em-D all the way):
CG
Sometimes I feel as though I'm going mad when
EmD
I get a touch of saccharine on my lips
CG
I hate the taste on my tongue too damn sweet
EmDCGEm
I don't fancy american candy
DCGEmD
American candy
C (one stroke)
Chorus:
Em
They've got american candy
CG
You're sweet and sated, so sedated
Em
For the american kids
CG
You're hooked and baited, annihilated
Em
Even if you wanted to
CG
You couldn't stop it's just so sweet
Em
But this american candy
CG
It'll rot your teeth
Until your gums the bleed
Coda (C-G-Em-D):
CG
I hate the taste on my tongue too damn sweet
EmD
I don't fancy american candy,
CGEmD
Oh, you're so-so-so sweet and sated, baby
CG
I hate the taste on my tongue too damn sweet
EmD
I don't fancy american candy
Finish on C
Learn how to play "American Candy" by The Maine with our easy-to-follow guide. Build confidence, sharpen your technique, and enjoy playing guitar.
Who Is This Page For?
This guitar chords tutorial for "American Candy" by The Maine is crafted for all musicians players ready to learn and grow. Whether you're just starting or refining your skills, this guide meets you where you are.
Why This Page Is Perfect for You
No matter your skill level, this page is a valuable resource for improving your guitar chords playing.
What You Will Gain
By using our guitar chords, you’ll not only learn to play "American Candy" by The Maine with accuracy and style, but you'll also elevate your overall musicianship. Explore our full archive of guitar chords for more songs, skills, and inspiration.