Amarillo By Mornin'
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{CAPO 2nd Fret}
{All chords are open forms relative to capo}
{Intro}
C Em F G
C Em F G7
C Em F C
Amarillo by mornin', up from San Antone
(C) Em F G7
Everything that I got, is just what I've got on
Am G
When that sun is high in that Texas sky,
C Em F
I'll be buckin' at the county fair
C G F G7 C Em F G7
Amarillo by mornin', Amarillo I'll be there
C Em F C
They took m'saddle in Houston, broke my leg in, Sante Fe
(C) Em F G7
Lost my wife and a girlfriend, somewhere along the__ way
Am G
But I'll be lookin' for eight when they pull that gate
C Em F
and I hope that judge ain't blind
C G F G7 C Em F G7
Amarillo by mornin', Amarillo's on my mind
{Key change up one step to D, relative to capo}
D F#m G D
Amarillo by mornin', Up from San Antone
D F#m G A7
Everything that I Got, is just what I've got on
Bm A
I ain't got a dime, But what I've got is mine
D F#m G
I ain't rich, but Lord I'm free
D A G A7 {D}{D D}{G} A7
Amarillo by mornin', Amarillo's where I'll be
D A7 G A7 D F#m G D
Amarillo by mornin', Amarillo's where I'll be
D F#m G D
How to play Amarillo By Mornin'
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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.