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*** Please note that tuning is a FULL step down.  The reason is because I tune a full step down on
my guitars and capo (2) frets up to get back to standard tuning.  This way I can have any tuning I
Tuning a full step down on this song gives it a more rich/full sound.  Please enjoy!
[Intro]
 G    G   D    D      C(x2)
[Verse 1]
GIt started Dway back in Cthird grade
GI used to Dsit beside CEmmylou Hayes
GA pink dress, Dmatching bow, and her Cpony tail
CShe kissed me on the school bus, but Dtold me not to tell
GNext day I Dchased her 'round the Cplayground
GAcross the Dmonkey bars, to the Cmerry go round
Gand Emmie Lou Dgot caught Cpassing me a note
CBefore the teacher took it, I Dread what she wrote: 
[Chorus]
"Do you Glove me, do you Emwanna be my Cfriend?
And if you dDo
Well then Gdon't be afraid to Emtake me by the Chand
if you wDant to.
I Cthink this is how love Dgoes, check yes or no."
[Interlude]
 G    G   D    D      C(x2)
[Verse 2]
GNow we're growDn up and she's Cmy wife
GStill like two Dkids with sCtars in our eyes
GAin't much chaDnged, I still cChase Emmylou
CUp and down the hall, around the Dbed in our room
GLast night I tDook her out in Ca white limousine
GTwenty years tDogether, she Cstill gets to me
GCan't believe Dit's been that Clong ago
Cwhen we got started with jDust a little note
[Chorus]
"Do you Glove me, do you wEmanna be my Cfriend?
And if you dDo
Well then Gdon't be afraid to Emtake me by the Chand
if you wDant to.
I Cthink this is how love Dgoes, check yes or no."
[Interlude]
 G    G   D    D      C(x2)
[Chorus]
"Do you lGove me, do you Emwanna be my Cfriend?
And if you dDo
Well then Gdon't be afraid to Emtake me by the Chand
if you wDant to.
I Cthink this is how love Dgoes, check yes or no."
[Outro]
(Fade to end of song with)
 G    G   D    D     C(x4)
Check yes or no

All chords in this song (4)

The story behind the song

"Check Yes Or No" tells a sweet, simple story of young love blossoming from a childhood crush. It captures that innocent, hopeful feeling of a first connection, tracing the journey from a shy note passed in school to a lifetime together. The song beautifully expresses how enduring love can grow from the smallest, most heartfelt beginnings. Playing it evokes the warmth of remembering how true love can start with a simple question.

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Check Yes Or No

by George Strait

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Chords in this song · guitar

*** Please note that tuning is a FULL step down. The reason is because I tune a full step down on

my guitars and capo (2) frets up to get back to standard tuning. This way I can have any tuning I

Tuning a full step down on this song gives it a more rich/full sound. Please enjoy!

[Intro]

G G D D C

(x2)

[Verse 1]

G D C

It started way back in third grade

G D C

I used to sit beside Emmylou Hayes

G D C

A pink dress, matching bow, and her pony tail

C D

She kissed me on the school bus, but told me not to tell

G D C

Next day I chased her 'round the playground

G D C

Across the monkey bars, to the merry go round

G D C

and Emmie Lou got caught passing me a note

C D

Before the teacher took it, I read what she wrote:

[Chorus]

G Em C

"Do you love me, do you wanna be my friend?

And if you do

G Em C

Well then don't be afraid to take me by the hand

if you want to.

C D

I think this is how love goes, check yes or no."

[Interlude]

G G D D C

(x2)

[Verse 2]

G D C

Now we're grown up and she's my wife

G D C

Still like two kids with stars in our eyes

G D C

Ain't much changed, I still chase Emmylou

C D

Up and down the hall, around the bed in our room

G D C

Last night I took her out in a white limousine

G D C

Twenty years together, she still gets to me

G D C

Can't believe it's been that long ago

C D

when we got started with just a little note

[Chorus]

G Em C

"Do you love me, do you wanna be my friend?

And if you do

G Em C

Well then don't be afraid to take me by the hand

if you want to.

C D

I think this is how love goes, check yes or no."

[Interlude]

G G D D C

(x2)

[Chorus]

G Em C

"Do you love me, do you wanna be my friend?

And if you do

G Em C

Well then don't be afraid to take me by the hand

if you want to.

C D

I think this is how love goes, check yes or no."

[Outro]

(Fade to end of song with)

G G D D C

(x4)

Check yes or no

About Check Yes Or No Chords by George Strait

Learn how to play Check Yes Or No by George Strait with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Check Yes Or No chords”, “Check Yes Or No guitar chords”, or “George Strait Check Yes Or No 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 Check Yes Or No chords and for experienced players who want accurate Check Yes Or No lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, D, C, A, Em.

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