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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 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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Chair" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 84 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “The Chair”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Chair"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Chair". Key of G, 84 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.