Abilene
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: BCapotraste:
4th traste
Standard tuning, Capo on 4
This is in the key of B originally, so it's easiest to play with Capo 4 in standard and
the chords below.
You could also play it with the guitar tuned down a half step in C (C-E7-F-C and so on).
[Intro]
G B7 C G
A7 D7 G C G
[Verse 1]
G B7
I used to sit most every night
C G
And watch them trains boys pull out of sight
A7 D7
Oh how I wish they were carrying me
G C G
To Abilene, my Abilene
[Chorus]
G B7 C G
Abilene, Abilene, purdiest town, boys, that I've ever seen
A7 D7 G C G
Oh how I wish that I could be in Abilene, my Abilene
[Interlude]
G B7 C G
A7 D7 G C G
[Verse 2]
G B7
Crowded city, there ain't nothing free
C G
Nothing in this town for me
A7 D7
Oh how I wish that I could be
G C G
To Abilene, my Abilene
[Chorus]
G B7 C G
Abilene, Abilene, purdiest town, boys, that I've ever seen
A7 D7 G C G
Women there, they don't treat you mean in Abilene, my Abilene
[Interlude]
G B7 C G
A7 D7 G C G
[Chorus]
G B7 C G
Abilene, Abilene, purdiest town, boys, that I've ever seen
A7 D7 G C G
Women there, they don't treat you mean in Abilene, my Abilene
G B7 C G
Abilene, Abilene, purdiest town, boys, that I've ever seen
A7 D7 G C G
Women there, they don't treat you mean in Abilene, my Abilene
How to play Abilene
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.