Without Me Around chords - George Strait

How to Play "Without Me Around" Guitar chords

Capo 1
 
[Verse]
D            G                                 D
You said she asked if you knew where she could get
         A
Some old boxes
D                      G                      A     A7
Cause she was going to pack up everything she owned
D                 G
Where the closest U-Haul place is
D            A
And what the cost was
G                            A    A7
This time tomorrow she'll be gone
D            G                            D
She says she knows of a place to sell her ring
      A
For a good price
D                 G                  A  A7
That and what she saved will get her by
D              G                       D
She can find a job in that little town
           A
That she's headed to

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G                      A    A7
To start over with her life
 
[Chorus]
        D    G
Without me a round
Em                     A
Taking up her time and tying her down
        D         G
Without me in the way
          Em                A
She'll be free to enjoy the freedom
              G             A    D
You say she's found without me a round
 
[Verse]
D               G                            D
Said she didn't know what she was getting in to
            A
When we got married
D                           G                           A
But she knows good and damn well what she's getting out of
D                              G
Said she's had enough of a man who's never there
D        A
When she needs him
G                                A   A7
She'll be better off in the long run
 
[Chorus]
        D    G
Without me a round
Em                     A
Taking up her time and tying her down
        D         G
Without me in the way
          Em                A
She'll be free to enjoy the freedom
              G             A    D
You say she's found without me a round
 
[Outro]
D        Em            A    D
What she found without me a round






How to play "Without Me Around" by George Strait on guitar

[Introduction and verse]
- Capo on the first fret to match the original key.
- Chords are D, G, A, A7.
- Strumming: Maintain a consistent down-up strumming pattern.
Keep it basic to highlight the lyrics.

[Verse]
- Begin with D chord, then progress to G.
- For example:
D (strum) - "You said she asked"
G (strum): "If you knew where..."
- Pay attention to the rapid shift from D to G. 
- After D and G, return to D before proceeding to A.

[Chorus]
Chords: D, G, Em, and A.
- To draw attention to the chorus, emphasize the chord changes.
- Strumming: Use a mix of down and up strums, with a somewhat
higher energy level than in verses.
Examples:
D (strum) - "Without me";
G (strum) - "a round";
Em (strum) - "Taking up her time."
A (strum): "and tying her down"

[Outro] End with a combination of D, Em, A, and D.
Example:
D (strum) - "What she"
Em (strum): "found" 
A (strum): "without me."
D (strum) - "A round"

[Common Mistakes]
- Ensure seamless chord transitions. Practice transitioning from D to G and A.
- Strumming consistently and evenly helps to maintain rhythm.
- Pay attention to the timing of chord changes, particularly in the chorus.

[General Tip]
- Before placing the capo on the first fret, ensure that your guitar
is in standard tune.
- Tone: To match the song's country flavor, set your amp to a clean,
warm tone.
- Practice: Begin slowly to smooth out chord changes and gradually
increase pace to match the song's tempo.

Song Facts: "Without Me Around" explores the emotional journey of a
lady leaving a relationship to start over. George Strait, noted for his soft
voice and traditional country flair, tells the story of grief and moving on.
The song focuses on themes of freedom and self-discovery.

Biography: George Strait, known as the "King of Country," has been a
prominent presence in the genre since the 1980s. With multiple popular
songs and albums, his music is distinguished by traditional country
rhythms and heartfelt narrative.