Abeline
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G B7 C G
ABILENE, ABILENE, PRETTIEST TOWN THAT I'VE EVER SEEN
A7 D7 D7 C7 G
WOMEN THERE, DON'T TREAT YOU MEAN IN ABILINE, MY ABILENE
I SIT ALONE MOST EVERY NIGHT
WATCH THOSE TRAINS PULL OUT OF SIGHT
DON'T I WISH THEY WERE CARRYIN ME
BACK TO ABILENE, MY ABLINE
CROWDED CITY, AIN'T NOTHIN FREE, NOTHIN IN THIS TOWN FOR ME
WISH TO THE LORD THAT I COULD BE IN ABILINE, MY ABILINE
Performed by George Hamilton IV in 1963
Author Unknown
Bruce Lande
Teleseller@aol.com
How to play Abeline
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.