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Girl From Abilene

Ernest Tubb

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Girl From Abilene by Ernest Tubb in the key of A

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
| A7  |    |    |    |
| A7  |    | D  |    |

Verse 1
DMet Her In A GTown Called AbiDlene
DPrettiest Girl I GKnow I've Ever DSeen
DTold Her I Would D7Buy Her Fancy GThings
Like A A7Shiny Red Sports Car, Dress Her Like A Movie Star
And A7On Her Hand, I'd Put A Diamond DRing

Verse 2
Told DHer Back East, GI Was A Big DShot
DThree Plantations, GHad A Great Big DYacht
She DSaid, "You Know, I D7Think I Like You GLots
So I'll A7Tell You What I'll Do, I'll Just Go Back With You
And A7We'll Find Out If This Is Love Or DNot"

Bridge
And Then Her AEyes Began To Shine As We E7Sipped The Cheery Wine
E7Making Plans For Our Wedding ADay
The ALies Had All Been Told, I E7Had No Pot Of Gold
And E7So I Tipped My Hat And Walked AAway A7​

Verse 3
DWalking Down The GRoad Of ReDgret
DThinking Of The GGirl That I Had DMet
DWishing Somehow D7She Could Share My GGrief
But I'll A7Stop And Smile Awhile, Then I'll Walk Another Mile
Then GoodA7bye To This Girl From AbiDlene

Outro
| A7  |    |    |    |
It's GoodA7bye To This Girl Of AbiDlene
Also available in: D7 (Original) C E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Girl From Abilene?

The chords for Girl From Abilene are: A7, D, G, D7, A, E7

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: A7, D, G, D7, A, E7

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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