I Should Have Watched the First Step chords - George Strait ♬ How to Play

I Should Have Watched the First Step chords

A
I once had a love,
                D
A true and lasting love,
            A
But the fool in me,
                      E
Came out one night.
                   A
And with her loving eyes,
                     D
She saw right through my lies.
              A
And she changed the night
  E                          A  
I stepped across the line.

A
I should've watched that first step.
                       D
It was a mighty big step.
          A                                E 
When i started stepping out of line.
                           A
Though she's still loving me,

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                          D          
It's not the way it used to be.
        A                 E                      A
That first step did something to her mind.

A
I watched her slip away.
                   D
A little more everyday.
            A
For my conscience
                                    E
Couldn't live with all that shame.
                             A
Now she's growing colder
                       D
Since the day i told her.
             A
And the love we had
       E                A           
Will never be the same.

 
Repeat chorus

        D                        A                      E
Tag: That first step did something to her mind. 





How to play "I Should Have Watched the First Step" by George Strait on guitar

[Verse 1].
Chords: (A, D, E)

Start with an A major chord. Make sure your guitar is tuned in normal EADGBE.
- To set the beat, strum the A chord with a continuous downstroke.

"I once had a love"
- Make a smooth transition from A to D. Quickly arrange your
fingers for the D chord.

"A true and lasting love"
- Return to A, maintaining a steady strumming pattern.

"But the fool in me"
- Use E chord. Concentrate on fast transitions.

"Came out one night"
- Return to the A chord. Maintain a constant rhythm.

"And with her loving eyes"
- Return to D chord.

"She saw right through my lies"
- Strumming boldly with A.

In "And She Changed the Night," use the E chord.

"I stepped across the line."
- This verse concludes with an A chord.

Chorus: Chords: A, D, E

"I should've watched that first step"
- play a chord. Make sure to emphasize the downstrokes.

"It was a mighty big step" (transition to D chord).
- Strum with greater intensity.

"When I started stepping out of line"
- Return to A with clear strumming.

"Though she's still loving me"
- Change to E chord.

"It's not the way it used to be"
- Return to D, strumming more softly.

"That first step did something to her mind."
- End on an A chord.

[Verse 2].
Chords: (A, D, E)

"I watched her slip away"
- Start with an A chord and maintain a steady rhythm.

"A little more every day"
- Smoothly transition to the D chord.

"For my conscience"
- Strumming clearly and returning to A.

"Couldn't live with all that shame"
- Change to E chord.

"Now she's growing colder"
- Return to A chord.

"Since the day I told her"
- Change to D chord.

"And the love we had"
- Return to A chord with gentle strumming.

"Will never be the same."
- Finish with an E chord, then return to A.

[Tag] Chords: D, A, E

"That first step did something to her mind."
- Begin with D, followed by A, and finally E.

[A General Advice:]
- Tuning: Verify that the guitar is tuned normally.
- Strumming Pattern: To keep a constant rhythm, continuously
pluck downward.
- Transitions: Work on smoothly moving from point A to point D
to point E.
- Tone: Aim for a clear, country-music-appropriate acoustic tone.
- Work on understanding the chord changes gradually, then pick
up the tempo of the song.

[Common Errors]
- Rushing transitions: Do not hurry the seamless transitions between chords.
- Uneven strumming: Maintain a steady beat throughout the song.

[Facts About the Song]
The song "I Should Have Watched the First Step" explores the impact
of regret on relationships. The narrator regrets a mistake that impacted
his partner's emotions. George Strait, a country music icon, is
recognized for his classic approach and countless hit songs. 
This song demonstrates his storytelling abilities and emotional depth.

[Artist's Short Bio]
George Strait, born in 1952, is an American country music performer
recognized as the "King of Country." Strait's career spans decades,
with over 30 studio albums and multiple chart-topping songs. With
his authentic performances and vintage country style, he has a loyal
fan following and a long legacy in country music.