Leave You With A Smile chords - George Strait Chords

Leave You With A Smile chords

            [Intro]
E  D  C#m7  B  A  B
 
[Verse]
E                                    D
At first she's gonna come on strong
                         C#m7       B
Like she'll love you all night long
                 A
Like it's going out of style
B                             E
Then she'll leave you with a smile
 
E                                    D
You're gonna give her all your heart
                       C#m7       B
Then she'll tear your world apart
                     A
You're gonna cry a little while
B                              E
Still she'll leave you with a smile
 
[Chorus]
         C#m7
Well you can't help but wonder

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         A
Why you can't help but love her
        E
But you can't help but love her
    C#m7                  A
And all that hurtin' was more than worth it
      B                        B  A
It's written all over your face
 
[Verse]
C#m7           B              E      D
One day you'll pass her on the street
                  C#m7
With that guy you used to be
B                    A
She'll say hello and walk on by
B                             E
Then she'll leave you with a smile
 
[Instrumental]
E  D  C#m7  B  A  B  E
 
[Chorus]
         C#m7
Well you can't help but wonder
         A
Why you can't help but love her
        E
But you can't help but love her
    C#m7                  A
And all that hurtin' was more than worth it
      B                        B  A  C#m7  B
It's written all over your face
 
[Outro]
                              E     D
At first she's gonna come on strong
                      C#m7          B
Like she'll love you all night long
                 A
Like it's going out of style
B                             C#m7  B C#m7
Then she'll leave you with a smile
    A
Oh she's gonna love you
B                             C#m7  B C#m7
She's gonna leave you with a smile
    A
Oh she's gonna love you
B                             C#m7  B C#m7   B  E
She's gonna leave you with a smile





How to play "Leave You With A Smile" by George Strait on guitar

[Intro]:
- Begin with the chords E, D, C#m7, B, A, B.
- Strumming slowly will set the tone for the song.

[Verse]
- E to D: Make a smooth transition between E and D.
- Underline the shift to "strong" (D) in "At first she's gonna
come on strong..."
- C#m7 to B: Shift from C#m7 to B while maintaining a steady
cadence.
- Underline the change to "smile" (E) in the sentence,
"Then she'll leave you with a smile."

[Chorus]
- Make sure there is a seamless transition from C#m7 to A.
- "Well, you can't help but wonder...": Highlight the changes
made to the word "wonder" (A).
- From E to C#m7: Make the switch.
- Emphasize the difference in "worth it" (A) in the sentence
"And all that hurtin' was more than worth it."
- End the chorus on B and A.

[Verse]
- Continue the verse progression with more emotional intensity.
- "One day you'll pass her on the street...": Concentrate on the
story within the chords.
- Strumming in D and C#m7 should be soft and thoughtful.

[Instrumental]
- Play the notes in the following order: E, D, C#m7, B, A, B, E.
- To enhance the melody of the voice, create a melodic strumming rhythm.
- To feel the feel and timing of the instrument, listen to the recording.

[Chorus]
- Repeat the chorus sequence with more emotional expressiveness.
- "Well you can't help but wonder..." : Highlight the chord changes
in "wonder" (A).
- End the chorus with a forceful strum on B, A, C#m7, and B.

[Outro]
- Transition cleanly from E to D.
- "At first, she's gonna come on strong...": Highlight the last chord changes.
- To end the song, strum gently and steadily on C#m7, B, and E.

Common mistakes include:
Rushing through chord changes and practicing transitions
carefully for smoothness.
- Ignore the song's emotional expression and focus on the lyrical feel.
- Instrumental time is off; rehearse with the recording to improve accuracy.

George Strait's song "Leave You With A Smile" explores the bittersweet
aspect of love and heartbreak. The lyrics describe a relationship that
begins strong but ends with lingering feelings. George Strait, dubbed
the "King of Country," has had a long and successful career, with
several songs and honors. His songs generally reflect on love,
loss, and life's ups and downs.