The Chair

by George Strait
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Lyrics

Well, ex (G)cuse me, but I think you’ve got my (Am7)chair.

No, (C)that one’s not tak en; I don’t (D7)mind

if you sit (Gsus2)here.

I’ll be (Am7)glad to share.

Yeah, it’s (G)u sually

(G)packed here on Fri day (Am7)nights.

Oh, if (C)you don’t mind, could I (D7)talk you out of a (G)light?

Well, (G)thank you, could I drink you a (Am7)buy?

Oh, (D7)lis ten to me.

What I mean is, can I buy you a drink?

An y (G)thing you please.

Oh, you’re (G)wel come.

Well, I don’t think I caught your (Am7)name.

Are you wait ing for some one to meet you here?

Well, that makes (D7)two of us; glad you (G)came.

No, I don’t know the name of the band, but they’re good,

(G)aren’t they?

Would you like to dance?

Yeah, I like the song, too; it re minds me of you and me, (G)ba by.

Do you think there’s a chance

(Am)that lat er on I could drive you home?

No, (G)I don’t mind at all.

Oh, (C)I like you, too, and to tell you the truth,

that (Am)was n’t my chair af ter (G)all.

Oh, (C)I like you, too, and to tell you the truth,

that (Am)was n’t my chair af ter (G)all.

Oh,

The Chair by George Strait

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Chair”

What key is "The Chair" in?
"The Chair" by George Strait is in the key of G with a tempo of 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The Chair" 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 "The Chair" 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 "The Chair" 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.

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