[Verse 1]
Am GHe's got a cross on his neck, but he spends somedays in my bed
Gbm FHe's my blue jean little baby, with a Halo on his head
Am GHe's got lips like cherry wine, and cigarette smoke on his breath
Gbm FHe's got pretty long brown hair, green eyes that look like ***
[Pre-Chorus]
Am EmKnees down at your alter
G GbmPlease don't fail me out
[Chorus]
FYou know all my secrets
AmAmerican Jesus, baby
G DmWon't you take me to Heaven tonight
FYou know you're my weakness
AmAmerican Jesus, save me
G DmYou're the greatest love of my life
American Jesus
[Verse 2]
Am GLet's drive off into the sunset, baby we can be reborn
Gbm FWalk on water in the desert, make a Saint out of a *****
[Pre-Chorus]
Am EmKnees down at your alter
G GbmPlease don't fail me out
[Chorus]
FYou know all my secrets
AmAmerican Jesus, baby
G DmWon't you take me to Heaven tonight (Tonight)
FYou know you're my weakness
AmAmerican Jesus, save me
G DmYou're the greatest love of my life (My life)
American Jesus
[Bridge]
F AmYou got me red, white, and blue
GPledging my allegiance to you
DmTell me you believe in me too, "I do"
F AmOoh, seein' the stars in your eyes
GNo, I've never felt so alive
DmWe can ride 'til we die
[Chorus]
FYou know all my secrets
AmAmerican Jesus, baby
G DmWon't you take me to Heaven tonight (Tonight)
FYou know you're my weakness
AmAmerican Jesus, save me
G DmYou're the greatest love of my life (My life)
American Jesus
[Post-Chorus]
F AmYou got me red, white, and blue
GPledging my allegiance to you
DmTell me you believe in me too, "I do"
F AmOoh, seein' the stars in your eyes
GNo, I've never felt so alive
DmWe can ride 'til we die
[Outro]
F..Ah, ah, ah
Am..Ah, ah, ah
G Dm..Ah, ah, ah
My American Jesus
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