Come On Joe chords - George Strait Chords

How to Play "Come On Joe" Guitar chords

INTRO: A D A D A D

WELL, IT'S A LONG, HOT NIGHT
                                A
AND THE STARS ARE SHINING KINDA EXTRA BRIGHT

SITTIN' ON THE BACK PORCH GLIDIN'
            D       A
WHETTING MY APPETITE

     D
WELL I'M A SIX PACK HIGH
                                  A
AND START MISSING THE LIGHT OF MY BABY'S EYES

WASN'T IT BEAUTIFUL, THE KIND OF SOUL THEY
                 D D/A D/F#
SAID WOULD NEVER DIE


          G
WELL IT'S MUGGY IN THE SHACK

AND THE BACKWOODS ARE BLACK
           D

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'CAUSE THE CLOUDS HID THE MOON AWAY
    A
THE LIGHT FROM MY CIGARETTE FLICKERS IN THE DARK
    D                         D/A D/F#
THE ONLY WAY SHE KNOWS I'M HERE
     G
THEN SUDDENLY THE SOUNDS OF THE FIDDLES AND ACCORDIONS
D                         A 
SWEETLY BEGIN TO PLAY AND I CAN ALMOST HEAR 
                D
HER SWEET VOICE SAY


CHORUS:
Bm      A    G        A    
COME ON JOE, COUNT TO TEN, 
D    A        D        A
PULL YOURSELF TOGETHER AGAIN
            A
AND COME ON JOE, YOU GOTTA GET HOLD 
        D
OF THIS MOOD THAT YOU'RE IN
Bm      A        G        A    
COME ON JOE, YOU GOTTA BE STRONG
        D    A         D         A
YOU'RE STILL YOUNG AND LIFE GOES ON, TO CARRY ON
                    D
'TIL WE'RE TOGETHER AGAIN

HEY I KNOW SHE'S RIGHT, BUT IT'S HARD TO FIGHT
WHEN YOU'RE HURTIN' SO
I TRIED TO WALK OUT THE DOOR BEFORE
BUT I JUST CAN'T GO
WITH THE TEARS AND THE LAUGHTER
IN EVERY RAFTER, IN EVERY ROOM
WASN'T IT BEAUTIFUL, WASN'T IT THE KIND OF HAPPINESS AND GLOW

REPEAT CHORUS





How to play "Come On Joe" by George Strait on guitar

[Preface]
Chords: A, D (three times repeat)
Playing Style: To create a mood, use slow, steady downstrokes.

[First Verse]
Chords: D#, D/A, D/F#, and A
Strumming Pattern: For beats 1 and 3, use downstrokes; for beats 2 and 4, use upstrokes.
Transitions: Work on making easy transitions from A to D.

[Prior to Chorus]
Chords: G, D, and A
Pattern of Strumming: Employ a combination of up-and-down strums, focusing on the initial rhythm.
Transitions: Pay attention to smooth transitions between G, D, and A.

[Chorus]
Chords: D/A, D/F#, Bm, A, G, and D
Strumming rhythm: To correspond with the chorus's emotion, use a dramatic strumming rhythm.
Make sure there are seamless transitions from Bm to A, G, and D.

[Verse 2]
Chords: D#, D/A, D/F#, and A
Strumming Pattern: Stick to the first verse's arrangement.
Smooth chord transitions are the main emphasis of transitions.

[Chorus] Play the same chord progression and strumming style as in the previous chorus.

[Finale]
Chords: D, A
Playing Style: Gradually fade out with solid downstrokes.

[Overall Advice]
Check if the tuning of your instrument is standard.
Tone: For a somber country ballad, use a clear, gentle tone.
Practice: To get the hang of chord transitions, start out slowly and work
your way up to a faster pace.
Common Errors: Make sure to play chords with variations (D/A, D/F#) clearly,
without muted strings.

[Song Details]
George Strait's moving ballad "Come On Joe" explores the difficulty of dealing with
loss and mustering the will to carry on. George Strait, recognized for his smooth
voice and classic country style, has had a significant impact on country music
throughout his career, earning numerous successes and honors.