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Abilene

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Tempo 80 BPMVol

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Step 1 / 8Position: 2

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

(Willie Nelson feat. Sheryl Crow)
The intro tab (and A variation progression used throughout the verses)
is something like this, use index finger to bar 2nd fret.
E|-------------------------------|
B|------2h3--3--2--3--5--3--2----|
G|------2----2--2--2--2--2--2----|
D|------2h4--4--2--4--4--4--2----|
A|-------------------------------|
E|-------------------------------|
[Verse]
ACan't you see I'm holding your flag
AThe one that you left on the ground
Well Em7is the world too heavy for yAou
If it Em7makes you feel better, I'll cDarry it, too
ANo one's gonna stand in your light
AImpressions are easy to fight
But unEm7til you turn to me and Asay
You don't Em7need anyone to cDarry the weight, I will stay
[Chorus]
BmAb-iAl-eEne
DBring it on home to Ame
BmAb-iAl-eDne
BmIsn't it Dgood to be fAree
ACan't you see I'm wearing your shirt
AThe one with the heart on the sleeves
Now Em7everyone can see you've been hAurt
Oh but Em7honey don't give Dup on me
AWhen you gonna make up your mind
AWhen you gonna get out of bed
Well Em7everyday you're gonna fAind
Broken pEm7romises are Dno worse than words never said
[Bridge]
BmAb-iAl-eEne
DBring it on home to Ame
BmAb-iAl-eDne
You're always C#mgivin' it Bmall awEay
Then you Dwant someone to C#mcome along and Bmsave the dEay
But you make it much too hAard
[Instrumental]
A      D    A
[Verse]
BmAb-iAl-eEne
DYou can bring it on home to Ame
BmAb-iAl-eDne, ooh
BmAb-iAl-eEne
DBring it on home to Ame
BmAb-iAl-eDne
BmIsn't it Dgood to be fAree
[Outro]
 A(same as intro)

All chords in this song (6)

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Abilene

by Willie Nelson

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Em7

C#m

(Willie Nelson feat. Sheryl Crow)

The intro tab (and A variation progression used throughout the verses)

is something like this, use index finger to bar 2nd fret.

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

B|------2h3--3--2--3--5--3--2----|

G|------2----2--2--2--2--2--2----|

D|------2h4--4--2--4--4--4--2----|

A|-------------------------------|

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

[Verse]

Can't you see I'm holding your flag

The one that you left on the ground

Em7 A

Well is the world too heavy for you

Em7 D

If it makes you feel better, I'll carry it, too

No one's gonna stand in your light

Impressions are easy to fight

Em7 A

But until you turn to me and say

Em7 D

You don't need anyone to carry the weight, I will stay

[Chorus]

Bm A E

Ab-il-ene

D A

Bring it on home to me

Bm A D

Ab-il-ene

Bm D A

Isn't it good to be free

Can't you see I'm wearing your shirt

The one with the heart on the sleeves

Em7 A

Now everyone can see you've been hurt

Em7 D

Oh but honey don't give up on me

When you gonna make up your mind

When you gonna get out of bed

Em7 A

Well everyday you're gonna find

Em7 D

Broken promises are no worse than words never said

[Bridge]

Bm A E

Ab-il-ene

D A

Bring it on home to me

Bm A D

Ab-il-ene

C#m Bm E

You're always givin' it all away

D C#m Bm E

Then you want someone to come along and save the day

But you make it much too hard

[Instrumental]

A D A

[Verse]

Bm A E

Ab-il-ene

D A

You can bring it on home to me

Bm A D

Ab-il-ene, ooh

Bm A E

Ab-il-ene

D A

Bring it on home to me

Bm A D

Ab-il-ene

Bm D A

Isn't it good to be free

[Outro]

(same as intro)

About Abilene Chords by Willie Nelson

Learn how to play Abilene by Willie Nelson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Abilene chords”, “Abilene guitar chords”, or “Willie Nelson Abilene 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 Abilene chords and for experienced players who want accurate Abilene lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, E, B, G, D, Em7.

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What key is "Abilene" in?

The chords for "Abilene" show the original chord names (including A, E, B, G, D, Em7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.