King Of The Mountain chords - George Strait

How to Play "King Of The Mountain" Guitar chords

INTRO: G-- F#m Em D-- G-- D-- A-- D-- A Bm7 A/C#
 
  D             A7           D
I gave her that dia-mond she dreamed of
D                  A7          D
And I bought her a home with a view
  G                              D
I took her__ to the end of__ the rain-bow
G     D                    A
But__ all__ I left her was blue
 
A G/B A/C#    D      A7            D
      Seems I nev-er had time__ to love her
D                  D7                 G
And now it seems__ time just stands__ still
G                      F#m  Em  D       D/F#
I thought I__ was king of   the mountain
G         D         A7              D
But I was on-ly__ a fool__ on__ the hill
 
 
    F#7                        G              D
Now I'm here__ a-lone__ af-ter leav-in' her__ lone-ly
G         D                             A7/C# Bm    A7
Lord, I'm liv-in' with a mem-'ry I know I     can't kill

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  D               D7/F#         G    D
I thought I__ was king__ of the moun-tain
    G     D/A       A7              D
But I was on-ly__ a fool__ on__ the hill
 
 
SOLO: G-- G F#m Em D- D/F# G-- D-- A7-- D-- D--
 
 
    F#7                        G              D
Now I'm here__ a-lone__ af-ter leav-in' her__ lone-ly
G         D                             A7/C# Bm    A7
Lord, I'm liv-in' with a mem-'ry I know I     can't kill
  D               D7/F#         G    D
I thought I__ was king__ of the moun-tain
    G     D/A       A7              D
But I was on-ly__ a fool__ on__ the hill
 
D       G                    F#m  Em  D       D/F#
Yeah, I thought I__ was king of   the mountain
G         D/A       A7              G--  G F#m Em D
But I was on-ly__ a fool__ on__ the hill.






How to play "King Of The Mountain" by George Strait on guitar

For the intro, utilize the chords G, F#m, Em, D, and A.
- Strum each chord with continuous downstrokes to create a melancholy tone.
- Practice transitioning between G, F#m, Em, and D, achieving seamless shifts.

[Verse]
- D to A7: Play the D chord before effortlessly transitioning to A7.
- Concentrate on clear chord transitions without disrupting the strumming rhythm.
- "I gave her that diamond...": Highlight the chord changes for "diamond" (D) and
"dreamed" (A7).

[Chorus]
- G to D: Switch between the G and D chords.
- "King of the Mountain": Emphasize the chord changes for "mountain" (D)
and "hill" (A7).
- With a light strum, play D, D7, G, and D/F# chords, focusing on
the emotion in the words.

[Solo]
- Go through the solo chord progression: G, F#m, Em, D, D/F#, G, D, A7, D, D.
- Add a rhythmic strumming pattern to accompany the vocal melody.
- Listen to the song to understand the solo's timing and vibe.

[Bridge]:
- Transition cleanly from F#7 to G.
- "Now I'm here alone" : Strumming slowly and reflectively, play F#7, G, and D.
- Emphasize the mood shift by depicting loneliness in the lyrics.

[Outro]
- Repeat the chorus progression, focusing on emotional expression.
- Finish with the chords G, F#m, Em, and D to bring the piece to a thoughtful conclusion.

Common Mistake:
- Avoid rushing through chord changes to guarantee seamless transitions.
- Ignoring emotional expression while strumming; the song's feel is important.
- Missing the timing in the solo; practice with the recording to ensure accuracy.

George Strait's "King Of The Mountain" is a contemplative ballad about regretting
and realizing a lost love. The lyrics depict a man who believed he had everything
but ultimately found himself alone. George Strait, also known as the "King of Country,"
has had a tremendous career spanning decades with countless songs and honors.