West Texas Town 2 chords - George Strait Chords

West Texas Town 2 chords

[Intro]
C   C   Cdim   Cdim
Dm   G7   C   C
 
[Verse]
    C
I'm on my way to Amarillo
Cdim
I can't seem to get my fill of
Dm7         G7         C
That little West Texas town
 
     C
I've got a sweet thing built right Betty
Cdim
Head to toe, she's mighty pretty
Dm7            G7         C
Living in that West Texas town
 
Cdim
Friday comes, it's time to roll
F
Time for me to hit the road
Dm7  Em7 F  C    G7
I've got my eyes on the horizon

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   C
My little dish in that panhandle
Cdim
Lights up like a Roman Candle
Dm7               G7         C
When I reach that West Texas town
 
[Instrumental]
C  C  Cdim  Cdim
Dm7  G7  C  C
 
(Ah, sing it Dean)
Cdim                            Dm7
I can't wait to get to you know who
        G7         C
In that West Texas town
 
    C
I'd drive through Hell and half of Texas
Cdim
Just to get to her by breakfast
Dm7             G7         C
Waiting in that West Texas town
 
Cdim
Friday comes, it's time to roll
F
Time for me to hit the road
Dm7  Em7 F  C    G7
I?ve got my eyes on the horizon
 
   C
My little dish in that panhandle
Cdim
Lights up like a Roman Candle
Dm7               G7         C
When I reach that West Texas town
 
C
Baby, turn the porch light on
Dm7
Your big Poppa's coming home
Dm7     G7         C
To that West Texas town.
 
[Outro]
Dm7  Em7  F  G7  G7  C
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How to play "West Texas Town" by George Strait on guitar

[Intro]:
- Chords: C, Cdim, Dm7, G7, C
- Strumming Pattern: Begin with slow, downstrokes to set the tone.

[Verse]
- Chord progression: C, Cdim, Dm7, G7, C.
- Playing Style: Use open chords to create a full, rich tone.
- Cdim: Use caution when playing a diminished chord, which can
be challenging for novices.
- Transition: Gradually shift your fingers from C to Cdim.

[Chorus]
- Pay attention to chord transitions.
- To improve your rhythm, emphasize downstrokes.
- Cdim to F: Move fingers quickly to minimize delays.

[Instrumental]
- Use the same chords as the intro.
- Maintain a constant strumming pattern.

[General Tips]
- Tuning: Standard (E A D G B e).
- Tone: For a classic country sound, use a clean tone on your amplifier.
- Practice: Begin gently to learn the chord changes, then gradually accelerate.

[Common Mistakes]
- The transition from C to Cdim is not seamless.
- Strumming too quickly and loses rhythm.
- Inconsistent finger positioning results in muffled strings.

George Strait's song "West Texas Town" depicts the longing
and appeal of small-town life.
- The song depicts a man enthusiastically heading to Amarillo
to reunite with his girlfriend.
- The chorus highlights the thrill of returning to a loved one.

George Strait, born on May 18, 1952, is a country music legend renowned
for his classic approach. With over 100 million records sold globally,
he is one of the most successful performers. Strait, famed for his cowboy
persona, has had a career spanning decades.

This tutorial helps you learn "West Texas Town" and captures
George Strait's music style.