Abilene
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C E7 F C
Abilene Abilene prettiest town I've ever seen
D7 G7 C F C
Women there don't treat you mean in Abilene my Abilene
E7
I sat alone most every night
F C
Watch the trains pull out of sight
D7 G7
Don't I wish they were carrying me back
C F C
To Abilene my Abilene
C E7 F C
Abilene Abilene prettiest town I've ever seen
D7 G7 C F C
Women there don't treat you mean in Abilene my Abilene
E7
Crowded city there ain't nothing free
F C
Nothing in this town for me
D7 G7
Wish to the Lord that I could be back
C F C
In Abilene sweet Abilene
C E7 F C
Abilene Abilene prettiest town I've ever seen
D7 G7 C F C
Women there don't treat you mean in Abilene my Abilene
How to play Abilene
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.