Amarillo
View chords used in this chart
[Intro ]: | F - C - | G - C - | F - C - | G - - - |
| F - C - | G - C - | F - C - | G - | C - C/G - | C - C/G - |
Verse 1 :
C F C
The time has come, you're really leavin'
C G
You always told me that you wanted to
C F C
I guess I never thought it would happen
C G
I guess I never really wanted it to
F G
The world is callin' you and you must answer
F G
But you can take me with you in your dreams, and
Refrain :
C C/G C C/G
If you ever get back to Amarillo
F G
In a shiny new car or worn out shoes
C C/G C C/G
If you ever get back to Amarillo
F G ( F )
I'll be waiting for you
Solo 1: | F - C - | G - C - | F - C - | G - | C - C/G - | C - C/G - |
C F C
Your sister told me you were working
C G
At some office out in ( tensil town ) - I'm not sure about that word :)
C F C
But don't forget about those who love you
C G
They'll be there for you if you get down
F G
I believe in you in all you after
F G
I hope you end up where you wanna be
Refrain :
C C/G C C/G
If you ever get back to Amarillo
F G
In a shiny new car or worn out shoes
C C/G C C/G
If you ever get back to Amarillo
F G ( C )
I'll be waiting for you
Solo 2: |C---|F-C-|F---|G---|C-C/G-|C-C/G-|F-G-|C---|C---|
C F C
Thirty years now have gone by quickly
C G
I still think of you from time to time
C F C
My wife died early, I've got children
C G
I'm happy and my health is fine
F G
I often wondered if you found your freedom
F G
I sometimes wonder if I should have gone
Refrain ( 2 times ) :
C C/G C C/G
If you ever get back to Amarillo
F G
In a shiny new car or worn out shoes
C C/G C C/G
If you ever get back to Amarillo
F G C
I'll be waiting for you
Outro :
F G C
I'll be waiting for you
F G C
I'll be waiting for you
Solo 3 : |C - - - |F - C - | F - C - | G - - - |
C/G Chord :
e3
b1
g0
D2
Ax
E3
How to play Amarillo
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 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.