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Amarillo

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     C
key: 
Intro : | F - C - | G - C - | F - C - | G - - - | 
          F  C    G  C    F  C    G    C  CG    C  CG
        |  -  - |  -  - |  -  - |  - |  - / - |  - / - | 
Verse 1 : 
    C              F             C
The time has come, you're really leavin' 
C                           G
You always told me that you wanted to 
C                F               C
I guess I never thought it would happen 
C                       G
I guess I never really wanted it to 
F                        G
The world is callin' you and you must answer 
F                            G
But you can take me with you in your dreams, and 
Refrain : 
       C       C/G  C  CG
                       / 
If you ever get back to Amarillo 
     F                G
In a shiny new car or worn out shoes 
       C       C/G  C  CG
                       / 
If you ever get back to Amarillo 
F         G          F
                   (  ) 
  I'll be waiting for you 
Solo 1: | F - C - | G - C - | F - C - | G - | C - C/G - | C - C/G - | 
C                   F        C
Your sister told me you were working 
C                     G
At some office out in ( tensil town ) - I'm not sure about that word :) 
C                      F          C
But don't forget about those who love you 
C                           G
They'll be there for you if you get down 
F                   G
I believe in you in all you after 
F                            G
I hope you end up where you wanna be 
Refrain : 
       C       C/G  C  CG
                       / 
If you ever get back to Amarillo 
     F                G
In a shiny new car or worn out shoes 
       C       C/G  C  CG
                       / 
If you ever get back to Amarillo 
F         G          C
                   (  ) 
  I'll be waiting for you 
Solo 2: |C---|F-C-|F---|G---|C-C/G-|C-C/G-|F-G-|C---|C---| 
C                     F       C
Thirty years now have gone by quickly 
C                         G
I still think of you from time to time 
C                   F        C
My wife died early, I've got children 
C                 G
I'm happy and my health is fine 
F                        G
I often wondered if you found your freedom 
F                        G
I sometimes wonder if I should have gone 
Refrain ( 2 times ) : 
       C       C/G  C  CG
                       / 
If you ever get back to Amarillo 
     F                G
In a shiny new car or worn out shoes 
       C       C/G  C  CG
                       / 
If you ever get back to Amarillo 
F          G          C
  I'll be waiting for you 
Outro : 
F          G          C
  I'll be waiting for you 
F          G          C
  I'll be waiting for you 
Solo 3 : |C - - - |F - C - | F - C - | G - - - | 
C/G
 Chord : 
E3
b1 
g0 
D2
Ax 
E3

Amarillo chords and lyrics

Free chords for Amarillo by Alan Jackson. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

| F - C - | G - C - | F - C - | G - | C - C/G - | C - C/G - | 
Verse 1 : 
Refrain : 
Solo 1: | F - C - | G - C - | F - C - | G - | C - C/G - | C - C/G - | 
Refrain : 
Solo 2: |C---|F-C-|F---|G---|C-C/G-|C-C/G-|F-G-|C---|C---| 
Refrain ( 2 times ) : 
Outro : 
Solo 3 : |C - - - |F - C - | F - C - | G - - - | 
C/G Chord : 
g0 
E3

Amarillo Chords by Alan Jackson

Learn how to play Amarillo by Alan Jackson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Amarillo chords”, “Amarillo guitar chords”, or “Alan Jackson Amarillo 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 Amarillo chords and for experienced players who want accurate Amarillo lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, G, C/G, E3, D2.

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What key is "Amarillo" in?

The chords for "Amarillo" show the original chord names (including C, F, G, C/G, E3, D2). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.