Miami My Amy chords - Keith Whitley

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Miami, My Amy
Recorded by:  Keith Whitley
Written by:  Dean Dillon, Hank Cochran and Royce Porter
Transcribed by:  Keith Reding

One of his bests, I think.  His voice really shines on this recording. 
Great harmony also.  
On the album, "L.A. to Maimi", recorded August of 1996.

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


Keith Reding
St. Louis, MO
reding@mcione.com