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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"The Chair" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 84 BPM.

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About “The Chair”

What key is "The Chair" by George Strait played in?
The Chair is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Chair"?
The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Chair" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "The Chair"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Chair"?
"The Chair" was originally performed by George Strait. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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