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A Real Good Place to Start- George Strait
[Intro]
D G
[Verse 1]
Still reDelin' from a relationship that lGeft me torn in two
TDryin' to find that first step that lGeads to someone new
AGettin' me back Dtogether, didn't kGnow it coulD/F#d be so hEmard
But if I'm ever gonna D/F#mend this broken Gheart...
You look like a rAeal good place to sDtart
[Chorus]
BmI need a new begAinGning, and gAirl you fit right Din
BmSometimes a new AbGeginning is fEmound in an old fAriend
If IEm'm ever gonna D/F#mend this broken hGeart...
You look like a reAal good place to Dstart
[Verse 2]
There've bDeen times when you and him just Gcouldn't get along
DI'd hear your knock and let you in, be your Gshoulder to cry on
AAnd now he's finally left Dyou, and I've Gfind D/F#you in my aEmrms
If I'm ever gonna D/F#mend this broken Gheart...
You look like a Areal good place to Dstart
[Chorus]
BmI need a new begAinGning, and gAirl you fit right Din
BmSometimes a new AbGeginning is fEmound in an old fAriend
If IEm'm ever gonna D/F#mend this broken hGeart...
You look like a reAal good place to Dstart
[Outro]
If EmI'm ever gonna mD/F#end this broken Gheart...
You look like a Areal good place to sDtartBm  A  G  D  A  D  

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The story behind the song

George Strait is known for pioneering a neotraditional country style with his authentic cowboy image and roots-oriented sound. He's often called the "King of Country Music" for his influence and record-breaking number of chart-topping songs. "A Real Good Place To Start" appears on his album Carrying Your Love With Me. It plays like a warm invitation to find comfort and belonging.

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A Real Good Place To Start

by George Strait

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D/F#

A Real Good Place to Start- George Strait

[Intro]

D G

[Verse 1]

D G

Still reelin' from a relationship that left me torn in two

D G

Tryin' to find that first step that leads to someone new

A D G D/F# Em

Gettin' me back together, didn't know it could be so hard

D/F# G

But if I'm ever gonna mend this broken heart...

A D

You look like a real good place to start

[Chorus]

Bm A G A D

I need a new beginning, and girl you fit right in

Bm A G Em A

Sometimes a new beginning is found in an old friend

Em D/F# G

If I'm ever gonna mend this broken heart...

A D

You look like a real good place to start

[Verse 2]

D G

There've been times when you and him just couldn't get along

D G

I'd hear your knock and let you in, be your shoulder to cry on

A D G D/F# Em

And now he's finally left you, and I've find you in my arms

D/F# G

If I'm ever gonna mend this broken heart...

A D

You look like a real good place to start

[Chorus]

Bm A G A D

I need a new beginning, and girl you fit right in

Bm A G Em A

Sometimes a new beginning is found in an old friend

Em D/F# G

If I'm ever gonna mend this broken heart...

A D

You look like a real good place to start

[Outro]

Em D/F# G

If I'm ever gonna mend this broken heart...

A D Bm A G D A D

You look like a real good place to start

About A Real Good Place To Start Chords by George Strait

Learn how to play A Real Good Place To Start by George Strait with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “A Real Good Place To Start chords”, “A Real Good Place To Start guitar chords”, or “George Strait A Real Good Place To Start chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy A Real Good Place To Start chords and for experienced players who want accurate A Real Good Place To Start lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, D, G, D/F#, Em, Bm.

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The chords for "A Real Good Place To Start" show the original chord names (including A, D, G, D/F#, Em, Bm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.