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Girl From Abilene

Ernest Tubb

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Girl From Abilene by Ernest Tubb

Level: Beginner Decade: 1960s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Romance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
"Girl From Abilene" - Ernest Tubb
A-Side On The Single "Girl From Abilene / Little Ole Band Of Gold" (1961)

Intro
| D7  |    |    |    |
| D7  |    | G  |    |

Verse 1
GMet Her In A CTown Called AbiGlene
GPrettiest Girl I CKnow I've Ever GSeen
GTold Her I Would G7Buy Her Fancy CThings
Like A D7Shiny Red Sports Car, Dress Her Like A Movie Star
And D7On Her Hand, I'd Put A Diamond GRing

Verse 2
Told GHer Back East, CI Was A Big GShot
GThree Plantations, CHad A Great Big GYacht
She GSaid, "You Know, I G7Think I Like You CLots
So I'll D7Tell You What I'll Do, I'll Just Go Back With You
And D7We'll Find Out If This Is Love Or GNot"

Bridge
And Then Her DEyes Began To Shine As We A7Sipped The Cheery Wine
A7Making Plans For Our Wedding DDay
The DLies Had All Been Told, I A7Had No Pot Of Gold
And A7So I Tipped My Hat And Walked ADway D7​

Verse 3
GWalking Down The CRoad Of ReGgret
GThinking Of The CGirl That I Had GMet
GWishing Somehow G7She Could Share My CGrief
But I'll D7Stop And Smile Awhile, Then I'll Walk Another Mile
Then GoodD7bye To This Girl From AbiGlene

Outro
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It's GoodD7bye To This Girl Of AbiGlene
Also available in: C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Girl From Abilene?

The chords for Girl From Abilene are: D7, G, C, G7, D, A7

What is the original key of Girl From Abilene?

The original key is D7.

What is the difficulty of playing Girl From Abilene?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Girl From Abilene in another key?

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

Can Girl From Abilene be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Girl From Abilene on ukulele?

Chord Girl From Abilene can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Girl From Abilene?

Girl From Abilene uses 6 chords: D7, G, C, G7, D, A7

What is the easiest way to play Girl From Abilene?

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 Girl From Abilene released in?

Girl From Abilene was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Girl From Abilene?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Girl From Abilene 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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