If Heartaches Were Horses chords - George Strait Chords
How to Play "If Heartaches Were Horses" Guitar chords
[Verse 1] Am C F C Been in the saddle since the sun came up Am G F G Rounding up strays in, this ole; West Texas dust Am C F C She's been packing her things since I put coffee on Am G C By sundown she'll be gone [Verse 2] Am C F C Damn this ole girth, worn right in two Am G F G But a spare length of leather and I'll make it do Am C F C Just when I think I've got life by the reins Am G C Home ain't sweet home on the range [Chorus] Am C F C If heartaches were horses and hard times were cattleAm G F C I'd ride home at sunset, sitting tall in the saddle Am G F C If heartaches were horses and hard time were cattle [Bridge] Bbm C And she'd say she loved me and this cowboy way of life Gm G She'd be right beside me when we rode home tonight [Chorus] Am C F C If heartaches were horses and hard times were cattle Am G F C I'd ride home at sunset, sitting tall in the saddle Am G F C If heartaches were horses and hard time were cattle How to play "If Heartaches Were Horses" on guitar [Verse 1.] - The Am, C, F, and G chords. - Strumming: To go with the mood of reflection, use a gentle down-up pattern. Accentuate downstrokes to draw attention to important beats. - Hint: Get comfortable switching from Am to C. Keep a watch on the time as you move to F and G. [Verse 2.] - Chords: Am, C, F, and G. - Strumming: Follow the pattern from the first verse. To maintain the flow, ensure a steady beat. - Tips: Emphasize clear chord changes. Ensure your fingers are properly positioned for F, which can be difficult for novices. [Chorus] - The Am, C, F, and G chords. - Strumming: Gradually up the tempo of your strumming. Use up and down strokes alternately to generate a larger tone. - Nuances: To heighten the impact of the words emotionally, strumming with greater force on lines such as "If heartaches were horses." - Practice: Work on rapid changes from Am to C and G to F. [Bridge] - Chords are Bbm, C, Gm, G. - Strumming: Return to a smooth downward-up pattern. Dynamic strumming might help to emphasize the emotional depth of the words. - Tips: The Bbm chord can be difficult. Make sure you practice the transition to C and Gm. [Chorus (repeat)] - Use the same strumming rhythm and intensity as in the first chorus. [Common Errors] - Make sure that chord changes flow naturally, particularly from Am to F. - Overstrumming: Try to play in a thoughtful, fluid manner. - Playing barre chords, like Bbm, can be challenging; be sure your fingers are in the right place. The song "If Heartaches Were Horses" by George Strait examines heartbreak and life's obstacles from a cowboy's point of view. The "King of Country," George Strait, has enjoyed a prosperous career with numerous chart-topping singles. A broad audience can relate to his music's frequent exploration of themes of love, heartbreak, and life's obstacles.
George Strait Chords & Tabs List
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