George Strait Cover Band
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This is a song that is hard to find, but well worth it when you do
It was only available at his live shows on a demo CD. But, search You Tube and you can find it.
George Strait Cover Band
By: Jason Michael Carroll
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Key of E / Capo 2
Intro is like the intro to the GS song Write This Down
Verse 1:
D G
It was my first time in NYC
D G
Just a few of the boys from a band and me
D G A
Takin' the sites in and hoping to find a plan
D G
When David pointed out an old marquee
D G
That said admission to the country show tonight its free
D G A
We walked in just in time to hear the band
Bm G
We couldn't believe just what we heard
Bm G
The crowd never said a single word
Bm G A
As the band got up and they began to play
Chorus 1:
G A
They sang Run and True, I Just Wanna Dance With You
D G
And then they played Marina Del Rey
A
Unwound, The Chair, Right or Wrong this is where
D G
The Cowboy Rides Away
D A
And I never heard I Cross My Heart
D G
And if I hurry I Can Still Make Cheyenne
D G
As good as I did in New York City
A D
By the George Strait cover band
Verse 2:
D G
I never thought I'd hear a sound like that
D G
From a band that was wearin' backward baseball caps
D G A
They played every song Strait fr om their heart
(That's S-T-R-A-I-T)
Bm G
They played all our favorite songs
Bm G
And everybody sang along
Bm G A
Blue Clear Sky and I get Carried Away
Chorus 2:
G A
Check Yes or No, Easy Come Easy Go
D A G A
And I've got Ocean Front Property in Arizona
D A
And I never heard You Look So Good In Love
D G
Baby Blue and The Fireman
D G
As good as I did in New York City
A D
By the George Strait cover band
D A
And I never heard If I Know Me
D G
And it's a Love Without End Amen
D G
As good as I did in New York City
A D,F#m,G,A
By the George Strait cover band
Amarillo I'll be there
How to play George Strait Cover Band
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 E. 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.