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Girl From Abilene

Ernest Tubb

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

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
| C7  |    |    |    |
| C7  |    | F  |    |

Verse 1
FMet Her In A A#Town Called AbilFene
FPrettiest Girl I A#Know I've Ever SFeen
FTold Her I Would F7Buy Her Fancy A#Things
Like A C7Shiny Red Sports Car, Dress Her Like A Movie Star
And C7On Her Hand, I'd Put A Diamond FRing

Verse 2
Told FHer Back East, A#I Was A Big SFhot
FThree Plantations, A#Had A Great Big YFacht
She FSaid, "You Know, I F7Think I Like You A#Lots
So I'll C7Tell You What I'll Do, I'll Just Go Back With You
And C7We'll Find Out If This Is Love Or FNot"

Bridge
And Then Her CEyes Began To Shine As We G7Sipped The Cheery Wine
G7Making Plans For Our Wedding CDay
The CLies Had All Been Told, I G7Had No Pot Of Gold
And G7So I Tipped My Hat And Walked ACway C7​

Verse 3
FWalking Down The A#Road Of RegFret
FThinking Of The A#Girl That I Had MFet
FWishing Somehow F7She Could Share My A#Grief
But I'll C7Stop And Smile Awhile, Then I'll Walk Another Mile
Then GoodC7bye To This Girl From AbiFlene

Outro
| C7  |    |    |    |
It's GoodC7bye To This Girl Of AbiFlene
Also available in: D7 (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Girl From Abilene?

The chords for Girl From Abilene are: C7, F, A#, F7, C, G7

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: C7, F, A#, F7, C, G7

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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