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Amanda

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[Intro]
A
[Verse 1]
I've Aheld it all inward, DGod knows I've Atried
But it's an Aawful awakening in a Ecountry boy's Alife
To Alook in the mirror in Dtotal surAprise
At the Ahair on my shoulders and the Eage in my Aeyes.
[Chorus]
AAmanda, Dlight of my Alife
AFate should have made you a Egentleman's Awife
AAmanda, Dlight of my Alife
AFate should have made you a Egentleman's Awife
[Verse 2]
It's Aa measure of people Dwho don't Aunderstand
The pleAasures of life in a HEillbilly Aband
I Agot my first guitar when DI was fourtAeen
Now AI've finally made forty aEnd still wearin' Ajeans
[Outro]
A D E A

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The story behind the song

"Amanda" is a love song from the perspective of a man approaching middle age, reflecting on his life and feeling that his wife could have found someone better than him. It captures a deep sense of introspection and humble devotion. Though first appearing on his 1974 album The Ramblin' Man, new overdubs were added years later for his first greatest hits album, leading to its release as a single. It plays like a heartfelt confession, full of tender regret and enduring affection.

AI-written from these sources:Amanda (Don Williams song) — Wikipedia ↗Waylon Jennings — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Amanda

by Waylon Jennings

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[Intro]

[Verse 1]

A D A

I've held it all inward, God knows I've tried

A E A

But it's an awful awakening in a country boy's life

A D A

To look in the mirror in total surprise

A E A

At the hair on my shoulders and the age in my eyes.

[Chorus]

A D A

Amanda, light of my life

A E A

Fate should have made you a gentleman's wife

A D A

Amanda, light of my life

A E A

Fate should have made you a gentleman's wife

[Verse 2]

A D A

It's a measure of people who don't understand

A E A

The pleasures of life in a Hillbilly band

A D A

I got my first guitar when I was fourteen

A E A

Now I've finally made forty and still wearin' jeans

[Outro]

A D E A

About Amanda Chords by Waylon Jennings

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

FAQ — Amanda by Waylon Jennings

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What key is "Amanda" in?

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