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Okeechobee

Bellamy Brothers

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Okeechobee by Bellamy Brothers

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1980s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Okeechobee
The Bellamy Brothers

Intro
Viii    Iii       I
|C   /   /   /  | G7  /   /   /   |   /   /   /   /   |   C   /   /   /  |

Verse 1
CI'm Feelin' So Bad I Think This Might Really Hurt For A GWhile
GAs Of Today I've Lost All My Reasons To CSmile
You We're Out Of My League, But My C7Love Was So Strong
I FThought I Could Win You, DmBoy Was I Wrong
Just GForward My Mail To This G7Backwater Town Where I've CGone

Chorus
CI'm Down In Okeechobee, Singing GKaraoke
I Got A G7One Eared Dog And A Big Backlog
Of CSongs That Ain't New
I'm Smokin' Marijuana With A GGreen Iguana
GLyin' To Myself, G7Tryin' To Pretend I Don't LCove You

Verse 2
CNow All Of My Friends They Think I Just Fell Off The GGrid
See My G7Phone Don't Roam In The Swamp So I Guess I CDid
Just Nursin' Tequila, C7Forgettin' My Past
I FHate It When One Way DmLove Doesn't Last
GDamn This Ol' Heart Breakin' Down The Shadow It CCast

Chorus
CI'm Down In Okeechobee, Singing GKaraoke
I Got A G7One Eared Dog And A Big Backlog
Of CSongs That Ain't New
I'm Smokin' Marijuana With A GGreen Iguana
GLyin' To Myself, G7Tryin' To Pretend I Don't CLove You

Bridge
Now, FHolding You Close Once Again
Could Make My CPain Go Away
But They're D7Callin' My Chances, Slim And None
So, I GGuess I'm Just Stuck Here G7Wastin' Away

Chorus
I'm Down In COkeechobee, Singing GKaraoke
I Got A G7One Eared Dog And A Big Backlog
Of CSongs That Ain't New
I'm Smokin' Marijuana With A GGreen Iguana
G7Lyin' To Myself, G7Tryin' To Pretend I Don't LoCve You

Outro
G7Lyin' To Myself, G7Tryin' To Pretend I Don't LoCve You
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FAQ

What are the chords for Okeechobee?

The chords for Okeechobee are: C, G7, G, C7, F, Dm, D7

What is the original key of Okeechobee?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Okeechobee?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Okeechobee in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Okeechobee be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Okeechobee on ukulele?

Chord Okeechobee can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Okeechobee?

Okeechobee uses 7 chords: C, G7, G, C7, F, Dm, D7

What is the easiest way to play Okeechobee?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Okeechobee released in?

Okeechobee was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Okeechobee?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Okeechobee to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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