If You Can Do Anything Else chords - George Strait ♬ How to Play

If You Can Do Anything Else chords

[Intro]
D Bm G A    D Bm G A
 
[Verse 1]
         G                D                A                   D
Would you like to live in Houston where the cowboys come to town?
  G          D              A                   A7
Or maybe Pensacola where the sun shines all year round
  G             F#m             G               Bm
Or even New York City where the city never sleeps
   A                                             A7
I'm offering you the option before you get in too deep
 
 
[Chorus]
             D                      Bm
If you can do anything else, baby be good to yourself
       G
You can find a nice place, have a good life
     A
Don't worry 'bout me, I'm gonna be alright
       D                         Bm
You can make a new start, you can see yourself clear
             G                  D
If you can do anything else then do it, 

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          A                              D    Bm G A
But if you can't, baby you can stay right here
 
 
[Verse 2]
       G            D        A                    D
There's work up in Seattle if you don't mind the rain
     G        D              A
San Diego to Savannah, they'd all be glad you came
   G                  F#m         G              Bm
But life with me would always be a roller coaster ride
A                                         A7
 You won't hurt my feelings whatever you decide
 
 
[Chorus]
             D                      Bm
If you can do anything else, baby be good to yourself
       G
You can find a nice place, have a good life
     A
Don't worry 'bout me I'm gonna be alright
       D                         Bm
You can make a new start, you can see yourself clear
             G                  D
If you can do anything else then do it, 
          A                              D
But if you can't, baby you can stay right here
 
 
[Bridge]
     A
 This place might look real good right now
   G                  D
But lookin' good don't last
   A
But if you choose it anyhow
   G              E
I'd give you all I have
 
 
[Chorus]
             D                      Bm
If you can do anything else, baby be good to yourself
       G
You can find a nice place, have a good life
     A
Don't worry 'bout me I'm gonna be alright
       D                         Bm
You can make a new start, you can see yourself clear
             G                  D
If you can do anything else then do it, 
          A                              D
But if you can't, baby you can stay right here
 
[Tag]
  Bm G A                       D   Bm G A                       D
        baby you can stay right here     baby you can stay right here
  Bm G A                       D   Bm G A                       D
        baby you can stay right here     baby you can stay right here






How to play "If You Can Do Anything Else" on guitar

[Intro]
- Chords: D, Bm, G, and A.
- Strumming: Begin with a soft down-up pattern to establish the mood. 

[Verse 1.]
- Chords: G, D, A, A7, F#m, and Bm
- Strumming: Use a consistent down-up strumming pattern. To accentuate
crucial beats, emphasize the downstrokes.
- Tip: Practice smooth transitions between G and D, as well as the move
from A to A7.

[Chorus]
- Chords: D, Bm, G, and A.
- Strumming: Slowly increase the intensity of your strumming. To create a broader tone,
alternate between down and up strokes.
- Nuances: Strumming more aggressively on phrases like "If you can do anything else."
- Practice rapid transitions from D to Bm and G to A.

[Verse 2.]
- Chords: G, D, A, F#m, Bm, and A7.
- Strumming: Stick to the pattern from the first stanza. Concentrate on seamless transitions.
- Tips: Make sure the transitions between F#m and Bm are seamless, and practice timing.

[Chorus (repeat)]
- Use the same strumming rhythm and intensity as in the first chorus.

[Bridge]
- Chords (A, G, D, E)
- Strumming intensity: Increase somewhat. Use a combination of down and up
strokes to reflect the song's emotional depth.
- Tip: Practice moving from A to G, then to E. To sustain the beat, make sure
that the adjustments are smooth.

[Chorus (repeat)]
- Use the same strumming rhythm and intensity as in the first chorus.

[Tag]
- Chords are Bm, G, A, D.
- Strumming: Slow down the strumming near the conclusion
to convey a sense of closure.
- Tips: End with a loud D chord that rings out clearly.

[Common Mistakes]
- Make sure chord changes are smooth, especially from D to Bm and G to A.
- Overstrumming: Strive for a dynamic yet controlled strumming approach.
- Pay attention to the proper finger positioning for chords such as F#m and A7.

George Strait's song "If You Can Do Anything Else" encourages self-care and love.
George Strait, also known as the "King of Country," has had a successful career
and a huge impact on country music. His compositions frequently cover themes
of love, heartbreak, and life's struggles, which resonate emotionally with many listeners.