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                   THE BEST DAY - George Strait
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* = one downstrum
 B7= x2120x
[Intro]
G*   B7*   C*   D*
[Verse 1]
We Gloaded up my old Cstation wagon
With a Dtent, a Coleman and Gsleepin' bags.
Some fishin' poles, a Ccooler of Cokes,
DThree days before we Ghad to be back.
[Pre-chorus 1]
When you're Cseven you're in seventh Dheaven
When you're goin' Gcampin' in the wild outdoors.
As we Cturned off on that old dirt road
He Dlooked at me and swore...
[Chorus 1]
GDad, this Dcould be the Ambest day of my lCife.
I've been Ddreamin' day and night about the fun wGe'll have.D  
Just Gme and G7you doin' what I've Calways wanted A7to.
I'm the Cluckiest boy alive,
This is the Dbest day of my Glife.B7  C  D  
[Verse 2]
His Gfifteenth birthday Crolled around,
 DClassic cars Gwere his thing.
When I pulled in the drive with Cthat old Vette
I Dthought that boy would Ggo insane.
[Pre-chorus 2]
When you're Cin your teens
Your Ddreams revolve Garound four spinnin' wheels.
We worked Cnights on end 'till it was new again,
And as he Dsat behind the wheel he said,
[Chorus 2]
GDad, this Dcould be the Ambest day of my lCife.
I've been Ddreamin' day and night about the fun wGe've had.D  
Just Gme and G7you doin' what I've Calways wanted A7to.
I'm the Cluckiest boy alive,
This is the Dbest day of my Glife.G  G/A  G/B  
[Bridge]
CStandin' in a little G/Broom
Back of the Dchurch with our tuxes Gon,
CLookin' at him I G/Bsay,
I can't beDlieve, son that you're grown.
[Chorus 3]
He said
G*        D*           Am*            C*
Dad, this could be the best day of my life.
          D*               D*              G*      D*
I've been dreamin' day and night of bein' like you.
Now it's Gme and G7her, watchin' Cyou and mom I've A7learned,
I'm the Cluckiest man alive,
This is the Dbest day of my Glife.
I'm the Cluckiest man alive,
            D*                  G     B7     C     D  G*
This is the best day of my life.

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The story behind the song

This song paints a touching picture of a father reminiscing about his son, reflecting on moments from childhood through adulthood. It captures the deep bond and love a parent feels, tracing the passage of time through cherished memories. Released in 2000, it's a "well-written tale that listeners will find easily relatable," delivered with "honest emotion" by George Strait, known for his authentic country sound. Playing it is like stepping into a heartfelt family photo album, full of warmth and tender recollections.

AI-written from these sources:The Best Day (George Strait song) — Wikipedia ↗George Strait — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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The Best Day

by George Strait

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G/A

G/B

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THE BEST DAY - George Strait

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* = one downstrum

= x2120x

[Intro]

G B7 C D

* * * *

[Verse 1]

G C

We loaded up my old station wagon

D G

With a tent, a Coleman and sleepin' bags.

Some fishin' poles, a cooler of Cokes,

D G

Three days before we had to be back.

[Pre-chorus 1]

C D

When you're seven you're in seventh heaven

When you're goin' campin' in the wild outdoors.

As we turned off on that old dirt road

He looked at me and swore...

[Chorus 1]

G D Am C

Dad, this could be the best day of my life.

D G D

I've been dreamin' day and night about the fun we'll have.

G G7 C A7

Just me and you doin' what I've always wanted to.

I'm the luckiest boy alive,

D G B7 C D

This is the best day of my life.

[Verse 2]

G C

His fifteenth birthday rolled around,

D G

Classic cars were his thing.

When I pulled in the drive with that old Vette

D G

I thought that boy would go insane.

[Pre-chorus 2]

When you're in your teens

D G

Your dreams revolve around four spinnin' wheels.

We worked nights on end 'till it was new again,

And as he sat behind the wheel he said,

[Chorus 2]

G D Am C

Dad, this could be the best day of my life.

D G D

I've been dreamin' day and night about the fun we've had.

G G7 C A7

Just me and you doin' what I've always wanted to.

I'm the luckiest boy alive,

D G G G/A G/B

This is the best day of my life.

[Bridge]

C G/B

Standin' in a little room

D G

Back of the church with our tuxes on,

C G/B

Lookin' at him I say,

I can't believe, son that you're grown.

[Chorus 3]

He said

G D Am C

* * * *

Dad, this could be the best day of my life.

D D G D

* * * *

I've been dreamin' day and night of bein' like you.

G G7 C A7

Now it's me and her, watchin' you and mom I've learned,

I'm the luckiest man alive,

D G

This is the best day of my life.

I'm the luckiest man alive,

D G B7 C D G

* *

This is the best day of my life.

About The Best Day Chords by George Strait

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