Amanda
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Verse
A D A
I’ve held it all inward, God knows, I’ve tried,
A E A
But it’s an awful awakening in a country boy’s life,
A D A
To look in the mirror in total surprise.
A E A
At the hair on my shoulders and the age in my eyes.
[Refrão]
A D A
Amanda, light of my life.
A E A
Fate should have made you a gentleman’s wife.
A D A
Amanda, light of my life.
A E A
Fate should have made you a gentleman’s wife.
Verse
A D A
It’s a measure of people who don’t understand,
A E A
The pleasures of life in a hillbilly band.
A D A
I got my first guitar when I was fourteen,
A E A
Well I finally made forty, still wearing jeans.
[Refrão]
A D A
Amanda, light of my life.
A E A
Fate should have made you a gentleman’s wife.
A D A
Amanda, light of my life.
A E A
Fate should have made you a gentleman’s wife.
How to play Amanda
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 A. 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.