Now I Think I Know How George Feels
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[Intro: ](D) (D)
I was (D) all dressed up like Buffalo Bill
I (A7) thought I was goin' huntin' in the hills
And (G) I was informed I was gonna make some records in (D) Nashville (Bm7)
(D) Now I think I (A7) know how (D) George feels
Between the (D) in-laws, the out-laws, the cops and the wives
They (A7) thought they had me occupied
But, (G) you know I don't go for that kind of (D) deal (Bm7)
(D) Now I think I (A7) know how (D) George feels
(G) Now I think I know how (D) George feels
They been watchin' old Hank mighty close in (A7) Nashville
"Oh, (G) keep an eye on him
Don't let him get away
Cause (D) he's gonna make us some (Bm7) money today"
Now I think I (A7) know how (D) George feels
Well, I (D) told them I had to go to the bathroom
Then I (A7) knocked out a window with my cowboy boots
The (G) next thing I knew, I was runnin' through the Hall of (D) Fame (Bm7)
(D) There on the sidewalk, (A7) read my daddy's (D) name
I found a (D) Cadillac and a pick-up, then
But, the (A7) keys were gone to both of them
(G) Then, oh Lord I saw a beautiful (D) sight (Bm7)
They were (D) cuttin' the grass at the (A7) Hall of Fame that (D) night
Well, I (D) slipped him a 50-dollar bill
And I (A7) grabbed that ridin' lawnmower whell
I (G) rode it right on down Interstate 6(D)5 (Bm7)
Then, I (D) thumbbed a ride with a (A7) blonde to the Florida (D) line
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Well, (D) me and her's down here fishin' on the lake
They'e (A7) lookin' for me in 2 or 3 states
(G) She's been givin' me some special fishin' (D) skills (Bm7)
And (D) George, I hope you know (A7) just how old (D) Hank feels
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Now I think I (A7) know how (N.C.) George feels (D)
How to play Now I Think I Know How George Feels
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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.