Give Me More Time chords - George Strait ♬ How to Play

Give Me More Time chords

CAPO 1st Fret
 
Intro  A   E   D6   E (arpeggios)
 
Verse 1
 
E
A BANKER AND A FARMER 
D6          F#m      E
DISCUSS THE BOTTOM LINE
F#m               E
IT AINT RAINED AT ALL 
              F#m                 E
THE CROPS ARE     DYING ON THE VINE
             F#m
GIVE ME MORE TIME 
A                        E
  YOU GOTTA GIVE ME MORE TIME
 
Verse 2
 
 
THAT FARMS BEEN IN MY FAMILY
     A            E
GOIN ON A HUNDRED YEARS

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A                      E
WE PULLED THROUGH HARD TIMEs BEFORE 
     A                    E
WITH   BLOOD SWEAT AND TEARS
             F#m  A            E
GIVE ME MORE TIME   I NEED MORE TIME
 
Chorus
 
D        D6       A
WHAAAAT WOULD HE GIVE 
                  E   A  E
FOR A LITTLE MORE TIME
 
Verse 3
 
 
TWO LOVERS AT A TABLE
A                  E
CANDLE LIGHT AND WINE
 
ONES LOOKING FOR AN ANSWER
    A              E
THE OTHER ONE CANT FIND
             F#m   A
GIVE ME MORE TIME
                       E
YOU GOTTA GIVE ME MORE TIME
 
Verse 4
 
                    E
SHE SAYS YOU KNOW I LOVE YOU 
       A              E
BUT MY HEARTS IN A BIND
F#m                        E
AFRAID YOU''RE GONNA LEAVE ME 
     A               E
IF I DONT MAKE UP MY MIND
             F#m   A
GIVE ME MORE TIME
                  E
I GOTTA HAVE MORE TIME
 
Bridge
 
A
SOME HAVE BARELY ANY 
     E
SOME TOO MUCH ON THEIR HANDS
 D
SOME WOULD GIVE ANYTHNG 
   Esus4          B   E
TO HAVE IT BACK AGAIN
 
SOLO   F#m  E  B   E
 
Verse 5
 
A PATIENT AND HIS DOCTOR
 
MEET BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
        F#m           E
YOU''RE KIDDIN ME HOW COULD THIS BE 
     F#m    E
I AM ONLY 24
             F#m   B
GIVE ME MORE TIME 
                   F#m  E    F#m  B   E
YOU GOTTA GIVE ME MORE TIME
             A  E  A   B  E
GIVE ME MORE TIME




How to play "Give Me More Time" on guitar

Chords and Capo Placement:
- Place the capo on the first fret.
- Chords utilized include A, E, D6, F#m, D, Esus4, and B.

Intro:
- To begin, play arpeggios in A, E, D6, and E positions.
- Use the arpeggio picking pattern to establish the tone.

Verse 1 breakdown:
- Begin with E, then progress to D6 and F#m.
- Alternate between E and F#m.
- Press A and then E to say "Give me more time".
- Practice making smooth transitions between these chords.

Strumming:
- Use a down-up strumming pattern.
- Emphasize the downstrokes to keep a consistent rhythm.

stanza 2:
- Use the same chord progression as the first stanza.
- Maintain seamless transitions between E, A, and F#m.

Chorus:
 - Use D, D6, and A.
- Move to E, then return to A and E.
- Practice the following sequence: D, D6, A, E, A, E.

Verse 3:
- Begin with A, then move to E.
- Follow the same pattern as in previous verses.

Bridge:
- Use A, E, D, and Esus 4.
- Practice transitions to guarantee smooth play.

Outro:
- End on E for a satisfying conclusion, following the verse pattern.

Tips:
- Use an open chord structure for a brighter sound for playing D6.
- Practice F#m independently as needed to guarantee smooth transitions.
- Pay attention to the dynamics, strumming lightly throughout the introspective sections.

Common mistakes:
- Not utilizing the capo on the first fret, which changes the song's key.
- Rapid transitions between E and D6.
- Struggling with F#m? Practice it individually if necessary.

Song Facts and Artist Biography:

George Strait's emotional ballad "Give Me More Time"
covers numerous instances in which people want more time to
deal with life's hardships. The lyrics explore themes of endurance, love,
and a yearning for more opportunities to make decisions or enjoy life.

George Strait, dubbed the "King of Country," has been performing for
decades. Born in 1952, Strait is well-known for his traditional country sound.
With more number-one singles than any other performer in any genre,
his impact on country music is tremendous, and his style has remained
constantly popular over the years.