Miami, My Amy - Keith Whitley

Miami, My Amy

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[Intro: ]
 
Bb | Bb | F | F
Bb | Bb | F | F
 
Verse 1
F
Well everybody talks about the California quakes,
Bb
but the first time I ever felt the earth shake
Bb F C
was in Miami, when Amy touched me
C
aww it shook me
 
F
I told her I loved her and I wanted to stay
Bb
but she said be sure and I call you in L.A.
F C
even in the taxi I could hear
C F
my telephone ring
F
callin' me from:
 
Chorus
Bb Am
Miami, my Amy
Bb C F
what took you so long I thought you'd never call
 
Bb Am Dm
Miami, oh my Amy
Bb Am Bb C F
Miami, my Amy loves me after all
 
Repeat Intro
 
Verse II.
F
Now Amy just called and said please come back
Bb
Said I'm on my way babe ain't even unpacked
F
I want you and I love you
F Gm C
tha's all she had to say, goodbye L.A.
F
Now once again I'm Maimi bound
Bb
Can't wait til this plane touches down
F C
'cause I know my Amy will be waitin
C F
at that Maimi gate -- I can't wait
 
Chorus
Bb Am
Miami, my Amy
Bb C F
what took you so long I thought you'd never call
 
Bb Am Dm
Miami, oh my Amy
Bb Am Bb C F
Miami, my Amy loves me after all
 
Ending
Repeat Intro

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Bb. 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.

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