Why Can't I Leave Her Alone chords - George Strait Chords

Why Can't I Leave Her Alone chords

CAPO I

INTRO: D G
D
I KNOW I DONT WANT HER I SWEAR THATS A FACT
        G
BUT THE THOUGHT OF SOMEBODY ELSE RUBBIN HER BACK
     D               A
JUST KILLS ME, OH IT KILLS ME

I KNOW SHE DONT LOVE ME I KNOW SHE AINT HOME
SO WHY AND THE HELL DO I PICK UP THIS PHONE
AND CALL HER, WHY DO I CALL HER

CHORUS:
  D
I DROPPED BY HER MOMMAS STONED OUT OF MY MIND
          G
JUST TO HEAR THAT ITS OVER FROM HER ONE MORE TIME
           A
AS IF I DIDNT SEE THAT RED CHEVY NOT SLOWING DOWN
                     G              Em
AND ROLLING DOWN OUR ROAD YEAH SHES ALREADY LEFT
   A                    D
SO WHY CANT I LEAVE HER ALONE

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IVE WROTE HER LETTERS SIGNED I WAS A FOOL
SHE WROTE ME BACK SAYING GO FIND A STOOL
AND DRINK ONE, LIKE YOUVE ALWAYS DONE
SO THATS WHAT I DID CAUSE THATS WHAT I DO
BACKSLIDIN, HIDIN, AWAY FROM THE TRUTH
TIL THE TEARS COME, OH HERE COMES ONE

REPEAT CHORUS X 2






How to play "Why Can't I Leave Her Alone" by George Strait on guitar

Place the capo on the first fret to match the original recording's key.

Intro:
- Chords: D and G.
- Strumming Pattern: Maintain a calm and continuous down-up-down-up
pattern to establish the song's tone.

Verse 1:
- Chords are D, G, A.
- Strumming Pattern: Use a calm down-up-down-up pattern, with down
strums on the first and third beats.
- Transitional tips: 
  - D to G: Quickly shift your fingers while keeping the rhythm.
- To make the A chord, move your index, middle, and ring fingers
simultaneously (G to A).

Chorus:
- Chords (D, G, A, Em)
- Strumming Pattern: Maintain the down-up-down-up pattern, gradually
increasing intensity to match the emotional build-up in the chorus.
- Transitional tips: 
  - D to G: Maintain clean finger transitions.
  - G to A: A quick, simultaneous finger movement.
  - A to Em: Quickly lift and move your fingers.

Verse 2:
- Use the same chords and strumming pattern as Verse 1.
- Focus on dynamics, softening strumming during quieter periods
and boosting volume for emphasis.

Repeat Chorus:
- Use the same chords and strumming rhythm as the first chorus.
- Keep the emotional intensity consistent throughout the chorus.

Common mistakes include not placing the capo on the first fret.
- Avoid rushing through chord transitions to obtain smooth and
crisp shifts.
- Strumming too hard: This song requires a soft touch to express
its emotional depth.

George Strait's song "Why Can't I Leave Her Alone" tackles pain and
longing. The lyrics show a man unable to move on from a prior romance,
even knowing it is ended. The song emphasizes the emotional struggle
of letting go and accepting the end of a love tale.

George Strait, the "King of Country," has had a successful career with
multiple hit songs. Strait, known for his traditional country style, has
influenced many artists and is still a popular figure in this genre. His
music explores themes of love, heartache, and the American experience,
winning him widespread recognition and countless honors.