I Cross My Heart chords - George Strait Chords

I Cross My Heart chords

            [Verse 1]
 
Bm              Bm/A           G       A        D
Our love is unconditional, we knew it from the start
  Bm              F#m7            G              A        Em
I see it in your eyes, you can feel it from my heart
               D/F#                 G                A
from here on after, let's stay the way we are right now
           Em                 D/F#
and share all the love and laughter
       C                A7sus4    A7       D
that a lifetime will allow
 
 
[Chorus]
 
D          D/F#   G    A        D
I cross my heart, and promise to
               G
give all I've got to give
       A                      D
to make all your dreams come true
           G      A       A/G    D/F#
in all the world, you'll never find
G  D/F#   Em   A7   D

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a love as true as mine
 
 
[Verse 2]
 
         Bm            Bm/A
You will always be the miracle
     G        A       D
that makes my life complete
       Bm                F#m7
and as long as there's a breath in me
     G                  A
I'll make yours just as sweet
      Em            D/F#
as we look into the future
        G             A
it's as far as we can see
   Em               D/F#
so let's make each tomorrow
       C            A7sus4 A7
be the best that it can be
 
 
[Chorus]
 
D          D/F#   G    A      D
I cross my heart, and promise to
              G
give all I've got to give
        A                    D
to make all your dreams come true
           G      A      A/G   D/F#
in all the world, you'll never find
G  D/F#   Em    A7   D
a love as true, as mine
 
 
[Bridge]
 
       G                 D/F#        Em   A7       D
and if along the way, we find a day, it starts to storm
               F             C/G   Dm7          F/G   G/A   D
you've got the promise of my love, to keep you warm
 
 
[Fill]
 
D   D/F#   G   A   D
D   G   A   D
 
 
[End/Tag]
 
D          G      A      A/G    D/F#
In all the world, you'll never find
G  D/F#   Em    A7  D     D/F#
a love as true, as mine
G  D/F#   Em    A7  D     D/F#  G  D/F#  Em  A7  D
a love as true, as mine





How to play "I Cross My Heart" on guitar

[Verse 1]
For the Bm chord, position your fingers as follows:
- Index finger at the second fret - Middle finger on the third fret of the B string
- Ring finger on the fourth fret of the D string
- Place your pinky finger on the 4th fret of the G string and strum from the A string down.

To play the Bm/A chord, let the open A string ring.

To play the G chord, place your index finger on the second fret of the A string,
your middle finger on the third fret of the low E string, and your ring finger
on the third fret of the high E string. Strum all strings.

Put your index finger on the second fret of the D string, middle finger on the second
fret of the G string, and ring finger on the second fret of the B string to play
the A chord. From the A string down, strum.

To play the D chord, place your index finger on the second fret of the G string,
your middle finger on the second fret of the high E string, and your ring finger
on the third fret of the B string. Strum all strings.

To play the F#m7 chord, place your index finger on the second fret
of the G string, your middle finger on the second fret of the high E string,
and your ring finger on the third fret of the B string. Strum all strings.

To play the Em chord, place the index finger on the 2nd fret of the A string,
the middle finger on the 2nd fret of the D string, and strum all strings.

To play the D/F# chord, place your index finger on the second fret
of the G string, your middle finger on the second fret of the high E string,
your ring finger on the third fret of the B string, and strum from the D string down.

Put your middle finger on the second fret of the D string, your ring finger
on the third fret of the A string, and your index finger on the first fret
of the B string to play the C chord. Struggle down from the A string.

The A7sus4 chord can be played by placing your index finger on the D string's
second fret, your middle finger on the G string's second fret, your ring finger
on the B string's third fret, your pinky on the high E string's third fret,
and then strumming from the A string down.

Put your middle finger on the second fret of the B string, your index
finger on the second fret of the D string, and strum from the A string
down to produce the A7 chord.

[Chorus]:
- Play the chords with the same fingers as in the verse.
- Maintain a regular strumming pattern.

[Bridge]
- To play the F chord, lay your pinky on the third fret of the D string,
your index finger on the first fret, your middle finger on the second fret
of the G string, and your ring finger on the third fret of the A string.
Then, strumming all strings.

Play the C/G chord by placing your ring finger on the third fret of
the A string, your pinky on the third fret of the low E string, your middle
finger on the second fret of the D string, and your index finger on the first
fret of the B string. Pull on every string.

Put your middle finger on the first fret of the high E string, your ring finger
on the second fret of the G string, and your index finger on the first fret
of the B string to play the Dm7 chord. Struggle down from the D string.

To play the F/G chord, strum from the A string down, placing your index
finger on the first fret of the B string, your middle finger on the second fret
of the G string, your ring finger on the third fret of the A string, and your
pinky on the third fret of the high E string.

Put your middle finger on the second fret of the D string, your ring finger
on the third fret of the high E string, and your index finger on the second
fret of the A string to play the G/A chord. Pull on every string.

Common Mistakes:
- Press the strings firmly to avoid buzzing.
- Maintain a steady rhythm by keeping your strumming hand loose.

[Outro]: Use the same chord fingerings as in the intro and chorus.
- Strumming gently matches the song's concluding tone.

[General Suggestions]
- Before you begin to play, tune your guitar to standard tuning.
- For a crisp, clear sound, use a light pluck.
- Begin gently to become acquainted with the chord changes,
then gradually increase speed.

George Strait's "I Cross My Heart" is a touching ballad featured in the movie
"Pure Country." This song is a popular choice for weddings and romantic
occasions since it expresses love and dedication beautifully. 
George Strait's emotive delivery and song's musical structure demonstrate his
ability to convey strong emotions. George Strait, known as the "King of Country,"
has a long list of popular songs, including "I Cross My Heart," which is a fan favorite.