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Meanwhile
[Intro] 
D Dsus2 Dsus4 D     D Dsus2 Dsus4 D
[Verse 1]
 She Dsparkles, she dazzles, she lights up the room
 GWe walk together to a table for two
 AEvery man stares but her eyes are only for DmDsus2eD  Dsus4  
 We Gtake to the dance floor, she squeezes my hand
 AI can't believe just how lucky I am
[Chorus]
   Bb   FMeanwhile back in the back of my Bbmemory
    You're still dancinCmajg with me
    And I'm holding you once Fagain.............MeanwhileAm  
[Verse 2]
 We Dmove to the end of a beautiful night
 GTender the kisses, soft candle light
 AShe draws the curtains, slowly we climb up the Dstairs
 And Greach for each other the passion begins
 AWe fall together as lovers and then...
[Chorus]
   Bb   FMeanwhile back in the back of my Bbmemory
    You're still dancinCmajg with me
    And I'm holding you once Fagain
[Bridge]
 I Ebtry and I try, the BbLord knows I do
 But Gmeach time my heart Ebbeats back to FyouD  
[Tag]
 GMeanwhile I'll go on living my Cmajlife now
 I'll find a way Dsomehow
 Oh but Gmeanwhile back in the back of my Cmajmemory
 You'll always be Dwith me but I'll never hold you Gagain
 .... EMeanwhile...

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The story behind the song

"Meanwhile" is a lilting ballad that captures a sense of longing and nostalgia. George Strait's delivery makes it sound as though he has lived every word, conveying both pleasure and wistful emotion. It's a song that invites you to channel a deep sense of reflection and heartfelt sentiment while playing.

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Meanwhile

by George Strait

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Chords in this song · guitar

Dsus2

Dsus4

Cmaj

Meanwhile

[Intro]

D Dsus2 Dsus4 D D Dsus2 Dsus4 D

[Verse 1]

She sparkles, she dazzles, she lights up the room

We walk together to a table for two

A D Dsus2 D Dsus4

Every man stares but her eyes are only for me

We take to the dance floor, she squeezes my hand

I can't believe just how lucky I am

[Chorus]

Bb F Bb

Meanwhile back in the back of my memory

Cmaj

You're still dancing with me

F Am

And I'm holding you once again.............Meanwhile

[Verse 2]

We move to the end of a beautiful night

Tender the kisses, soft candle light

A D

She draws the curtains, slowly we climb up the stairs

And reach for each other the passion begins

We fall together as lovers and then...

[Chorus]

Bb F Bb

Meanwhile back in the back of my memory

Cmaj

You're still dancing with me

And I'm holding you once again

[Bridge]

Eb Bb

I try and I try, the Lord knows I do

Gm Eb F D

But each time my heart beats back to you

[Tag]

G Cmaj

Meanwhile I'll go on living my life now

I'll find a way somehow

G Cmaj

Oh but meanwhile back in the back of my memory

D G

You'll always be with me but I'll never hold you again

.... Meanwhile...

About Meanwhile Chords by George Strait

Learn how to play Meanwhile by George Strait with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Meanwhile chords”, “Meanwhile guitar chords”, or “George Strait Meanwhile 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 Meanwhile chords and for experienced players who want accurate Meanwhile lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, Dsus2, Dsus4, G, A, Bb.

FAQ — Meanwhile by George Strait

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Is "Meanwhile" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Meanwhile" in?

The chords for "Meanwhile" show the original chord names (including D, Dsus2, Dsus4, G, A, Bb). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.