Her Goodbye Hit Me in the Heart chords - George Strait Chords

Her Goodbye Hit Me in the Heart chords

Key Of C

Intro : C  C  Am  G  C  C 

                         C    G                  C
1. There's never been a man  who could bring me down
                F                         C
   I've walked away from the toughest of towns
                 F             C   Am
   But her last words tore me apart
             C   F               C   F
   Her good bye   hit me in the heart
             C   G               Am  G
   Her good bye   hit me in the heart

Chorus : 
             F                 C
   Her good bye hit me in the heart
                  F                          C
   Brought me to knees like a shot from the dark
              F              C   Am
   Her sweet love found its mark
             C   F               C   F
   Her good bye   hit me in the heart
             C   G               Am  G

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   Her good bye   hit me in the heart

Inst : C  C  Am  G  C  C 

                  C    G                G
2. Her soft warm touch   took me by surprise
           F                        C
   I was blinded by the love in my eyes
                   F                    C   Am
   The moment she left I felt the pain start
             C   F               C   F
   Her good bye   hit me in the heart
             C   G               Am  G
   Her good bye   hit me in the heart

Repeat Chorus 




How to play "Her Goodbye Hit Me in the Heart" by George Strait on guitar

Key of C.

[Intro].
Chords: C, Am, G

1. Start with a steady down-up strumming pattern in C major.
2. Change to Am and evenly strumming.
3. Shift to G, making sure the chord shifts smoothly.
4. Maintaining the beat, repeat C.

[Verse 1.]
Chords: C, G, F, and Am

1. C major: Start with a continuous strum.
2. G major: Make a smooth transition that emphasizes clarity.
3. Return to C major while retaining the rhythm.
4. F major: Barre the first fret for a richer tone.
5. Am: Switch back to C for a steady flow.

Chorus chords: F, C, Am, G.

1. F major: Use strong downstrokes to highlight the lyrics.
2. C major: Maintain a steady rhythm.
3. Am: Smooth transition for clarity.
4. G major: End on G with steady strumming.

[Verse 2.]
Chords: C, G, F, and Am
1. Repeat the strumming and changes from verse one.
2. Concentrate on maintaining the rhythm and smooth chord changes.

General Tips:
- Strumming: Follow a constant down-up pattern to match the song's speed.
- Timing: Listen to the recording and match the strumming beat exactly.
- Dynamics: Make the choruses somewhat louder to enhance the emotional impact.

Common Mistakes:
- Rushing transitions: Practice gently to develop muscle memory.
- Inconsistent strumming: Keep a consistent tempo.

Song Facts:
- The poignant country ballad "Her Goodbye Hit Me in the Heart" by George Strait
- The awful effect of losing a loved one is conveyed in the lyrics.
- George Strait's classic country music is well-known.
- His emotive vocal delivery and narrative abilities are on full display in this song.