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Girl From Abilene

Ernest Tubb

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

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
| G7  |    |    |    |
| G7  |    | C  |    |

Verse 1
CMet Her In A FTown Called AbiClene
CPrettiest Girl I FKnow I've Ever CSeen
CTold Her I Would C7Buy Her Fancy FThings
Like A G7Shiny Red Sports Car, Dress Her Like A Movie Star
And G7On Her Hand, I'd Put A Diamond CRing

Verse 2
Told CHer Back East, FI Was A Big CShot
CThree Plantations, FHad A Great Big CYacht
She CSaid, "You Know, I C7Think I Like You FLots
So I'll G7Tell You What I'll Do, I'll Just Go Back With You
And G7We'll Find Out If This Is Love Or CNot"

Bridge
And Then Her GEyes Began To Shine As We D7Sipped The Cheery Wine
D7Making Plans For Our Wedding GDay
The GLies Had All Been Told, I D7Had No Pot Of Gold
And D7So I Tipped My Hat And Walked AGway G7​

Verse 3
CWalking Down The FRoad Of ReCgret
CThinking Of The FGirl That I Had CMet
CWishing Somehow C7She Could Share My FGrief
But I'll G7Stop And Smile Awhile, Then I'll Walk Another Mile
Then GoodG7bye To This Girl From AbiClene

Outro
| G7  |    |    |    |
It's GoodG7bye To This Girl Of AbiClene
Also available in: D7 (Original) C E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Girl From Abilene?

The chords for Girl From Abilene are: G7, C, F, C7, G, D7

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: G7, C, F, C7, G, D7

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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