Baby Blue chords - George Strait Chords

How to Play "Baby Blue" Guitar chords

[Intro]
D    G    D    G
 
[Verse 1]
           D              F#m/C#
She looked so much like a lady
               G/B         A
But she was so much like a child
F#m              Bm
A devil when she held me close
   G              A
An angel when she smiled
D                   F#m/C#
She always held it deep inside
         G           A
But somehow I always knew
F#m                    Bm
She'd go away when the grass turned green
        G               D
And the sky turned baby blue
 
[Chorus]
     D  F#m       G            A
Baby blue was the color of her eyes
     F#m  Bm        G        A

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Baby blue, like the Colorado skies
       Bm
Like a breath of Spring, she came and left
    D                  E
And I still don't know why
    F#m                   Bm           G             D
So, here's to you, and whoever holds my Baby Blue, tonight
 
[Instrumental]
(D)   G    D    G
 
[Verse 2]
            D            F#m/C#
She brought colors to my life
        G/B             A
That my eyes had never touched
F#m                Bm
When she taught me how to care
  G              A
I never cared so much
D            F#m/C#
I try not to think of her
       G              A
But I fall asleep and do
    F#m                 Bm
And drift off where the grass is green
        G           D
And the sky is baby blue
 
[Chorus]
     D  F#m       G            A
Baby blue was the color of her eyes
     F#m  Bm        G        A
Baby blue, like the Colorado skies
       Bm
Like a breath of Spring, she came and left
    D                  E
And I still don't know why
    F#m                   Bm           G             D     Ab
So, here's to you, and whoever holds my Baby Blue, tonight
 
(Key change to Eb)
 
[Chorus]
Bb   Eb  Gm       Ab           Bb
Baby blue was the color of her eyes
     Gm   Cm        Ab       Bb
Baby blue, like the Colorado skies
       Cm
Like a breath of Spring, she came and left
    Eb                 F
And I still don't know why
    Gm                    Cm           Ab            Eb
So, here's to you, and whoever holds my Baby Blue, tonight
 
[Outro]
     Eb  Gm       Ab           Bb
Baby blue was the color of her eyes
     Gm   Cm        Ab
Baby blue, like the Colorado skies
     Eb  Gm       Ab           Bb
Baby blue was the color of her eyes
     Gm   Cm        Ab
Baby blue, like the Colorado skies
     Eb  Gm       Ab           Bb
Baby blue was the color of her eyes
     Gm   Cm        Ab
Baby blue, like the Colorado
 
(fade out)




How to play "Baby Blue" by George Strait on guitar

[Intro]
- For the intro, play the chords D and G. 
- Use a simple down-up strumming pattern to set the tone.

[Verse 1]
- Begin with D: strum steadily with a down-up pattern.
- Transition to F#m/C#: press the F#m chord with your thumb on the low E string (C# note).
- Switch to G/B and play the G chord in the bass with a B.
- Transition to A: Continue your fluid strumming.

Key Notes:
- Pay close attention to crisp, clean bar chords when playing F#m and Bm.
- To create contrast with the bar chords, use open places for the G and A chords.
- The verse emphasizes a soft, narrative tone. Match the lyrical sentiment with a gentle play.

[Chorus]
- Start on a D and strum down on every beat.
- Keeping the rhythm steady and emphasizing the downbeats, switch to F#m, G, and A.
- Bm: For a richer tone, use a bar chord.
- Transition to D to E: maintain clarity in the chord changes.

Strumming Pattern:
- Use down-down-up-down-up for a more dynamic feel during the chorus.
- Highlight the first beat of each measure to emphasize the rhythm.

[Instrumental]
- Follow the same chord progression as the intro: D and G.
- Maintain the same strumming pattern to keep the flow of the song.

[Verse 2]
- Replicate verse one's chord progression.
- Pay close attention to the fluidity of chord changes.
- Keep the strum gentle and flowing to match the lyrical material.

[Chorus]
- Repeat the chorus chords, focusing on the strumming's dramatic shifts.
- Highlight the change from Bm to D by a small amount.

[Key Change to Eb]
- Switch to Eb and play this on the sixth fret as a bar chord.
- Use the bar chord on the third fret to transition to Gm.
- Switch to Ab and Bb; for consistency, play these as bar chords.
- Stick to the same strumming pattern, but change the key accordingly.

[Outro]
- Play the Eb, Gm, Ab, and Bb chords in the new key.
- As the song comes to a finish, progressively reduce the strumming intensity.

Common Mistakes:
- Rushing the transitions: get into the habit of going slowly between chords.
- Incorrect strumming patterns: practice with a metronome and maintain a steady rhythm.
- Inconsistent bar chords: When playing bar chords, make sure every string rings clearly.

Song Facts:
In 1988 George Strait released "Baby Blue". Rich melodically and deeply felt, the song
is a poignant lament about lost love.
The words of the song are about a woman who, although leaving the singer's life eventually,
left behind a sense of longing and bittersweet memories. She gave his surrounds
life and color as well.
One of the most well-known songs by the "King of Country," George Strait, "Baby Blue,"
is still a big smash in his prosperous career. He can convey powerful feelings
with music and his silky voice, as the song shows.