What key is "Amarillo By Morning" in?

"Amarillo By Morning" by George Strait is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Amarillo By Morning" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Amarillo By Morning" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Amarillo By Morning" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by George Strait can I play here?

Try "I CROSS MY HEART", "LOVE WITHOUT END, AMEN", "THE BREATH YOU TAKE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(C)They Am a ril lo by morn (Em)in’, broke my (F)leg up from San An (C)ton’.

Ev ’ry thing and that I (Em)got

is (F)just what I’ve got on.

When that be (F)sun in’ is high in that (G)Tex as sky, I’ll be (C)buck in’ at the (Em)coun try (F)fair.

Am a ril lo by (G)morn in’,

Am a (G)ril

I’ll be (C)there.

(C)They took my sad dle in Hous (Em)ton,

broke my (F)leg in San ta An (C)Fe.

Lost my wife and a girl (Em)friend

some (F)where a long the way.

But I’ll be (F)look in’ for eight when they (G)pull that gate,

and I (C)hope in’ that the (Em)judge ain’t (F)blind.

Am a ril lo by (G)morn in’,

Am a (G)ril

on my (C)mind.

Am a ril lo by morn (F#m)in’,

up from San An (D)ton’.

Ev ’ry thing that I (F#m)got

is (G)just what I’ve got on.

I ain’t (G)got a dime, but what I (A)got is mine.

I ain’t (F#m)rich, but Lord, I’m free.

Am a ril lo by (A)morn in’,

Am a (A)ril where I’ll (D)be.

Am a ril lo by (A)morn in’,

Am a (A)ril where I’ll (D)be.

Amarillo By Morning by George Strait

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Amarillo By Morning”

What key is "Amarillo By Morning" in?: "Amarillo By Morning" by George Strait is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Amarillo By Morning" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Amarillo By Morning" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Amarillo By Morning" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by George Strait can I play here?: Try "I CROSS MY HEART", "LOVE WITHOUT END, AMEN", "THE BREATH YOU TAKE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.