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The Chair

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[Intro]
e|-5p4-------------------------|
B|-----5-----------------------|
G|-------4/6-------------------| x2
D|-----------------------------|
A|-----------------------------| p = pull off
E|-----------------------------| / = slide up (legato)
[Verse]
GWell, excusGsus2e Gme, but I Gsus2think you've Ggot my
Am7chair. No, that C/Done's not taken; I don't D7mind if you sit Ghere.
I'll be gAmlad to shareD7. Yeah, it's u Gsus2- suGally packed here
on GFriday nightsAm7.
[Verse]
Oh, if you C/Ddon't mind, could I talk D7you out of a light.
Well, thank Gsus2  Gyou, could I Gsus2drink Gyou a buy?Am  
Oh, D7listen to me. What I mean Am7is can I buy you a drink?D7  
AnytGhing you please. Am   D7Oh, you're wel Gsus2- Gcome. Well, IGsus  
don't think GI caught your name.Am  
Are you waiCting for someBmone to meet Amyou here? WellE7/G#, that
makes Amtwo of us; D7glad you caGme.
[Verse]
No, I don't Am7know the name of the band, C/Dbut they're good
aren't Gthey? Would you like to dance? Yeah, I like Am7the song too,
it reminds C/Dme of you and me, bGaby. Do you think there's a chance
that Amlater on I could D7drive you home?
No, GI don't minG/F#d at all.Em  
[Outro] (x2)
Oh, CI like you tooBm, and to telAml you the trutE7/G#h, that Amwasn't
my chaiD7r after allGsus2.G  Am/G  G  
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The story behind the song

This song tells the story of a man's charming pickup attempt at a dance club, with only his side of the conversation revealed. It unfolds as he playfully tries to engage a woman, starting with the line, "Well excuse me, but I think you've got my chair." Written by Hank Cochran and Dean Dillon in a quick burst of inspiration, this George Strait hit from 1985 is notable for having no traditional chorus, letting the narrative flow naturally. It's a masterclass in subtle flirtation and the art of a good opening line.

AI-written from these sources:The Chair (song) — Wikipedia ↗George Strait — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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About The Chair Chords by George Strait

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