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Cold Beer Conversation
George Strait
[Opening Lick]
e|-------------------|
B|-------------------|
G|-------------------|
D|-----0---0h2p0-----|
A|-0h2-----------2---|
E|-------------------|
[Intro]
D   Dmaj7   D6   Dmaj7
[Verse 1]
DYa ever feel like, you're Dmaj7standing in glue
D6Going nowhere yeah Dmaj7man, me too
DBusting your butt just Dmaj7trying to get ahead
D6Wind up tasting a little Dmaj7dust instead
GBuddy I swear, that Apretty thing of mine
GDon't ask for much, but F#mI'd be lyin' AIf I said,
                             Bm   A(strum once)
I didn't want to give her everything that shines
[Chorus 1]
DCold beer, Dmaj7conversations
D6Just a couple old boys a little Dmaj7time well wasted
DTrying to figure out life
Dmaj7Trying to figure out girls
D6Trying to find my place, in this cDmaj7razy old world
BmA little truth, a Alittle frustration
         Bm   A(strum once)    D    Dmaj7     D6  Dmaj7  
Cold beer, conversation
[Verse 2]
DMan don't you miss those Dmaj7Friday night lights?
D6Wouldn't you like to bust
through that Dmaj7paper one more time?
DBrother my folks are gettin' Dmaj7up there in years
D6Momma still thinks the Dmaj7devil's in here
GNow tell me buddy, don't Ayou ever wish
We could Gwork a little less, catch a Afew more fish?
GYeah maybe one day, when we Emboth strike it rich
[Chorus 2]
DCold beer, Dmaj7conversations
D6Just a couple old boys a little Dmaj7time well wasted
DTrying to figure out life
Dmaj7Trying to figure out girls
D6Trying to find my place in this Dmaj7crazy old world
GA little truth, a Alittle frustration
         G   A(strum once)      D    Dmaj7    D6  Dmaj7  
Cold beer conversation
[Pre-Chorus]
EmWe could sit here all night,
Atrying to make it make sense
GA little buzz is probably A7all we're gonna get
 D6(strum once)
But that's alright
[Chorus 3]
DCold beer, Dmaj7conversations
D6Just a couple old boys a little Dmaj7time well wasted
DTrying to figure out life
Dmaj7Trying to figure out girls
D6Trying to find my place, in this cDmaj7razy old world
BmA little truth, a Alittle frustration
BmIt's just us man, Ago on and say it
          G   A(strum once)
Cold beer, conversation
D  Dmaj7  D6   Dmaj7  D  Dmaj7  D6   Dmaj7
flyinglibra51
God Bless Glen Travis Campbell

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The story behind the song

This song captures a feeling of somber resignation, reflecting on how life passes by. It delves into universal experiences like watching parents age or realizing one's own youth is fleeting. The lyrics embrace a "take it as it comes" attitude, even as these realizations settle in. It's a track from George Strait's album of the same name, written by Al Anderson, Jimmy Yeary, and Ben Hayslip. At its heart, it plays like a reflective moment over a cold drink, contemplating the inevitable march of time.

AI-written from these sources:Cold Beer Conversation (song) — Wikipedia ↗George Strait — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Cold Beer Conversation

by George Strait

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Dmaj7

F#m

Cold Beer Conversation

George Strait

[Opening Lick]

e|-------------------|

B|-------------------|

G|-------------------|

D|-----0---0h2p0-----|

A|-0h2-----------2---|

E|-------------------|

[Intro]

D Dmaj7 D6 Dmaj7

[Verse 1]

D Dmaj7

Ya ever feel like, you're standing in glue

D6 Dmaj7

Going nowhere yeah man, me too

D Dmaj7

Busting your butt just trying to get ahead

D6 Dmaj7

Wind up tasting a little dust instead

G A

Buddy I swear, that pretty thing of mine

G F#m A

Don't ask for much, but I'd be lyin' If I said,

Bm A

(strum once)

I didn't want to give her everything that shines

[Chorus 1]

D Dmaj7

Cold beer, conversations

D6 Dmaj7

Just a couple old boys a little time well wasted

Trying to figure out life

Dmaj7

Trying to figure out girls

D6 Dmaj7

Trying to find my place, in this crazy old world

Bm A

A little truth, a little frustration

Bm A D Dmaj7 D6 Dmaj7

(strum once)

Cold beer, conversation

[Verse 2]

D Dmaj7

Man don't you miss those Friday night lights?

Wouldn't you like to bust

Dmaj7

through that paper one more time?

D Dmaj7

Brother my folks are gettin' up there in years

D6 Dmaj7

Momma still thinks the devil's in here

G A

Now tell me buddy, don't you ever wish

G A

We could work a little less, catch a few more fish?

G Em

Yeah maybe one day, when we both strike it rich

[Chorus 2]

D Dmaj7

Cold beer, conversations

D6 Dmaj7

Just a couple old boys a little time well wasted

Trying to figure out life

Dmaj7

Trying to figure out girls

D6 Dmaj7

Trying to find my place in this crazy old world

G A

A little truth, a little frustration

G A D Dmaj7 D6 Dmaj7

(strum once)

Cold beer conversation

[Pre-Chorus]

We could sit here all night,

trying to make it make sense

G A7

A little buzz is probably all we're gonna get

(strum once)

But that's alright

[Chorus 3]

D Dmaj7

Cold beer, conversations

D6 Dmaj7

Just a couple old boys a little time well wasted

Trying to figure out life

Dmaj7

Trying to figure out girls

D6 Dmaj7

Trying to find my place, in this crazy old world

Bm A

A little truth, a little frustration

Bm A

It's just us man, go on and say it

G A

(strum once)

Cold beer, conversation

D Dmaj7 D6 Dmaj7 D Dmaj7 D6 Dmaj7

flyinglibra51

God Bless Glen Travis Campbell

About Cold Beer Conversation Chords by George Strait

Learn how to play Cold Beer Conversation by George Strait with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Cold Beer Conversation chords”, “Cold Beer Conversation guitar chords”, or “George Strait Cold Beer Conversation 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 Cold Beer Conversation chords and for experienced players who want accurate Cold Beer Conversation lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, G, D, A, E, Dmaj7.

FAQ — Cold Beer Conversation by George Strait

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What key is "Cold Beer Conversation" in?

The chords for "Cold Beer Conversation" show the original chord names (including B, G, D, A, E, Dmaj7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.