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Girl From Abilene

Ernest Tubb

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

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
| E7  |    |    |    |
| E7  |    | A  |    |

Verse 1
AMet Her In A DTown Called AbiAlene
APrettiest Girl I DKnow I've Ever ASeen
ATold Her I Would A7Buy Her Fancy DThings
Like A E7Shiny Red Sports Car, Dress Her Like A Movie Star
And E7On Her Hand, I'd Put A Diamond ARing

Verse 2
Told AHer Back East, DI Was A Big AShot
AThree Plantations, DHad A Great Big AYacht
She ASaid, "You Know, I A7Think I Like You DLots
So I'll E7Tell You What I'll Do, I'll Just Go Back With You
And E7We'll Find Out If This Is Love Or ANot"

Bridge
And Then Her EEyes Began To Shine As We B7Sipped The Cheery Wine
B7Making Plans For Our Wedding EDay
The ELies Had All Been Told, I B7Had No Pot Of Gold
And B7So I Tipped My Hat And Walked AEway E7​

Verse 3
AWalking Down The DRoad Of ReAgret
AThinking Of The DGirl That I Had AMet
AWishing Somehow A7She Could Share My DGrief
But I'll E7Stop And Smile Awhile, Then I'll Walk Another Mile
Then GoodE7bye To This Girl From AbiAlene

Outro
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It's GoodE7bye To This Girl Of AbiAlene
Also available in: D7 (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Girl From Abilene?

The chords for Girl From Abilene are: E7, A, D, A7, E, B7

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: E7, A, D, A7, E, B7

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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