Abilene
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Chorus:
F A7
Abi - lene, Abi - lene,
Bb F
prettiest town I've ever seen,
G7 C7
Women there don't treat you mean,
F Bb F
In Abi - lene, my Abi - lene.
VERSE 1
F A7
I sit a - lone most every night,
Bb F
Watch those trains pull out'a sight,
G7 C7
Don't I wish they were carrying me,
F Bb F
back to Abilene, my Abi - lene.
Chorus:
F A7
Abi - lene, Abi - lene,
Bb F
prettiest town I've ever seen,
G7 C7
Women there don't treat you mean,
F Bb F Gm7 C7
In Abi - lene, my Abi - lene.
BREAK: same chords
VERSE 2
F A7
Crowded city, there ain't nothin' free,
Bb F
Nothin' in this town for me,
G7 C7
Wish to the Lord that I could be,
F Bb F
In Abilene, sweet Abi - lene.
Chorus:
Chorus:
F A7
Abi - lene, Abi - lene,
Bb F
prettiest town I've ever seen,
G7 C7
Women there don't treat you mean,
F Bb F
In Abi - lene, my Abi - lene.
Tag:
G7 C7
Women there don't treat you mean,
F Bb F
In Abi - lene, my Abi - lene.
How to play Abilene
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.