Check Yes Or No chords - George Strait Chords

How to Play "Check Yes Or No" Guitar chords

Capo 3rd Fret

[Intro]
D D  A A  G  x2
 
[Verse 1]
D       A        G
It started way back in third grade
D         A          G
I used to sit beside Emmie Lou Hayes
D             A                     G
A pink dress, matching bow, and her pony tail
G                                   A
She kissed me on the school bus but told me not to tell.
 
[Verse 2]
D          A                     G
Next day I chased her `round the playground
D          A                     G
Across the monkey bars to the merry go round
D          A             G
and Emmie Lou got caught passing me a note
G                            A
Before the teacher took it I read what she wrote: 
 

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[Chorus]
        D                Bm            G
Do you love me?, Do you want to be my friend?
            A
and if you do.
      D                  Bm              G
Well then don't be afraid to take me by the hand
         A
if you want to.
  G                        A
I think this is how love goes, check yes or no.
 
[Instrumental] x2
D D  A A  G
 
[Verse 3]
D             A              G
Now we're grown up and she's my wife
D             A              G
Still like two kids with stars in our eyes
D             A              G
Ain't much changed I still chase Emmie Lou
G                                A
Up and down the hall, around the bed in our room.
 
[Verse 4]
D             A              G
Last night I took her out in a white limousine
D             A              G
Twenty years together and she still gets to me
D             A              G
can't believe it's been that long ago
     G                   A
when we got started with just a little note.
 
[Chorus]
        D                Bm            G
Do you love me?, Do you want to be my friend?
            A
and if you do.
      D                  Bm              G
Well then don't be afraid to take me by the hand
         A
if you want to.
  G                        A
I think this is how love goes, check yes or no.
 
[Instrumental] x2
D D  A A  G
 
        D                Bm            G
Do you love me?, Do you want to be my friend?
            A
and if you do.
      D                  Bm              G
Well then don't be afraid to take me by the hand
         A
if you want to.
  G                        A
I think this is how love goes, check yes or no.
 
[Outro] x4
D D  A A  G
Check yes or no



How to play "Check Yes or No" by George Strait on guitar

[Capo, third fret.]

[Intro]
Chords: D, A, and G (x2)
Playing Style: Maintain a steady downstroke for a nice rhythm.

[Verse 1.]
Chords: D,A,G
Strumming Pattern: Downstrokes on the first and third beats, upstrokes on the second and fourth.
Transitions: Practice making seamless shifts between D, A, and G.

[Verse 2.]
Chords: D,A,G
Strumming Pattern: Use the same pattern as in Verse 1.
Transitions: Focus on smooth transitions from D to A and A to G.

[Chorus]
Chords: D, Bm, G, and A
Strumming Pattern: Combine down and up strums, emphasizing the first beat.
Pay attention to the fast transitions between D, Bm, and G.

[Instrumental]
Chords: D, A, and G (x2)
Playing Style: Stick with the established strumming pattern.

[Verse 3.]
Chords: D,A,G
Strumming Pattern: Follow the same pattern as the previous verses.
Transitions: Ensure that D, A, and G all transition smoothly.

[Verse 4.]
Chords: D,A,G
Strumming Pattern: Stick with the same pattern.
Transitions: Practice making fast shifts, especially returning to G.

[Chorus] Repeat the chords and strumming pattern from the first chorus.

[Instrumental]
Chords: D, A, and G (x2)
Maintain the established strumming pattern.

[Outro]
Chords: D, A, and G (x4)
Playing Style: Use steady downstrokes that eventually fade out.

[General Tip]
tune: Make sure your guitar is in standard tune, with the capo on the third fret.
Tone: Choose a clean, bright tone appropriate for country ballads.
Practice: Begin slowly to grasp the chord transitions, then progressively increase speed.
Common Mistakes: Play the Bm chord cleanly and avoid muting strings accidently.

[Song Facts]
The classic country song "Check Yes or No" by George Strait narrates a sentimental
tale of adolescent love blossoming into a lifelong relationship. George Strait has had
a huge influence on country music with his smooth voice and classic country sound,
garnering him numerous successes and awards over his career.