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D F#m G D
1. ÊÊÊÊAmarillo by mornin' up from San Antone
2. They took my saddle in Houston, broke my leg in Sante Fe
F#m C A7
1. Everything that I got is just what I got on
2. Lost my wife and a girlfriend somewhere along the way
GM7 A7
1. When that sun is high in that Texas sky
2. But I'll be looking for eight when they pull that gate
D F#m G
1. I'll be buckin at the county fair
2. and I hope that judge ain't blind
D A& G A7 D F#m G A7
1. Amarillo by mornin' Amarillo I'll be there
2. Amarillo by mornin' Amarillo's on my mind
Key change between verses 2 and 3
F#m G F#m A/B E
E G#m A E
3. Amarillo by mornin' up from San Antone
G#m A B7
3. Everything that I got is just what I got on
AM7 B7
3. I ain't got a dime but what I got is mine
E G#m A
3. I ain't rich but Lord I'm free
E B7 A B7 E A B
3. Amarillo by mornin' Amarillo's where I'll be
E B7 A B7 E G#m A B7 E
3. Amarillo by mornin' Amarillo's where I'll be
Chords EADGBe
F#m 244222
GM7 320002
A/B x22220
G#m 466444
AM7 x02120
Greg Vaughn
gvaughn@olga.net
How to play performed
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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.