Harry Styles - American Girls

How to play Harry Styles - American Girls by HarryStyles on guitar

This song is a good beginner pick because the groove sits at a steady 120 BPM and the progression feels upbeat and easy to lock into. You get a bright, driving feel that works well when you keep your changes clean and relaxed.

The chart uses barre shapes throughout, so focus on getting each grip to ring clearly before worrying about speed. The opening move from A# to C#m is the change to watch most closely, since it asks for a quick shift between two shapes that can feel close but not identical.

Start by looping A# to C#m slowly, then add A#m and F# once your hands know the path. Practice in small chunks, then connect the full progression and only speed up when every change sounds even.

Use the play-along above to follow each chord change in time with the music, or learn the shapes first with the chord diagrams below.