Amarillo By Morning
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[Intro] D F#m G A
D F#m G A
[Primeira Parte]
D F#m
Amarillo by morning
G D
Up from San Antone
F#m
Everything that I've got
G A7
Is just what I've got on
G A
When that sun is high in that Texas sky
D F#m G
I'll be buckin' at the country fair
D A
Amarillo by morning
G A D
Amarillo I'll be there
( D F#m G A7 )
[Segunda Parte]
D F#m
They took my saddle in Houston
G D
Broke my leg in Santa Fe
F#m
Lost my wife and a girlfriend
G A7
Somewhere along the way
G A
But I'll be looking for eight when they pull that gate
D F#m G
And I hope that judge ain't blind
D A
Amarillo by morning
G A D
Amarillo's on my mind
( D F#m G F#m B7 )
[Terceira Parte]
E G#m
Amarillo by morning
A E
Up from San Antone
G#m
Everything that I've got
A B7
Is just what I've got on
A
I ain't got a dime
B7
But what I've got is mine
E G#m A
I ain't rich but lord I'm free
E B7
Amarillo by morning
A B7 E A B7
Amarillo's where I'll be
E B7
Amarillo by morning
A B7 E
Amarillo's where I'll be
[Final] E G#m A B7
E G#m A B7 E
How to play Amarillo By Morning
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.