Great George Strait Guitar Songs You Can Learn to Play
This third collection of George Strait songs showcases some of his most heartfelt and memorable country hits—perfect for acoustic guitar players.
Whether you're strumming along to “I Cross My Heart” or tackling the storytelling depth of “Seashore Of Old Mexico,” each lesson includes the chords, rhythm patterns, and helpful demo videos to guide you.
These tracks span George’s legendary career and highlight the emotional range and southern charm that made him a country music icon.
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1. Gotta Get To You2. I Cross My Heart
3. I Hate Everything
4. I Just Wanna Dance With You
5. If It Wasn't For Texas
6. It Ain't Cool
7. Living For The Night
8. Love Without End Amen
9. Nobody In His Right Mind
10. Ocean Front Property
11. Seashore Of Old Mexico
1. Gotta Get To You - Learn To Play On Guitar
Gotta Get To You was written by three writers in Nashville, this song hails from the 2010 George Strait album entitled "Twang".
The song reached #3 on the Billboard US Country Chart also at the time when his song Twang was also on the charts.
Chords And Strumming
I play a capo 2nd fret on this number in standard tuning and no lead, but some quick bass runs. For chords you'll need a G, Am, D, G7, C, and a G6 while playing a root up down up bass up down up and repeat rhythm pattern.
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2. I Cross My Heart - Learn To Play On Guitar
I Cross My Heart is a song from 1992. This one was the first single release from the album Pure Country and also appeared in the movie of the same name at the end.
It was a #1 hit for George Strait in both the US and Canada.
When the song became available as a digital download it racked up nearly a million downloads since 2015.
Chords And Strumming
For rhythm here you can play a down down up down up and repeat with some lead in standard tuning and the chords D, D/Gb, G, A, Asus, Bm, Gbm, A7, Em, F and C.
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3. I Hate Everything - Learn To Play On Guitar
I Hate Everything was the lead single form the 2004 George Strait album "50 Number Ones" and went on to peak at #1 on the US Country charts.
The song was also a #3 in Canada.
Chords And Strumming
The chords in this one are Am, G6, C, D, G, D/Gb and am Em in standard tuning while playing a root down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern. Some lead required in this one.
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4. I Just Wanna Dance With You - Learn To Play On Guitar
I Just Wanna Dance With You was a John Prine and Roger Cook song and was recorded by George Strait for his album One Step At A Time, which was released in 1998.
George scored another #1 hit with this song which John Prine recorded back in 1986 and it also became a hit in 1992 for Daniel O'Donnell in the UK reaching #20.
Chords And Strumming
Play a root down up down up root up down up and repeat rhythm pattern for this one in standard tuning and with some lead. The chords are C, G7, F and a C7.
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5. If It Wasn't For Texas - Learn To Play On Guitar
If It Wasn't For Texas hails from the 2005 album Somewhere Down In Texas and this particular song was written by Guy Clark.
What was confusing me is that on the album the song is simply called "Texas" and the writers listed are Steven Dale Jones and Phillip White. So I'm not really sure about the actual song title or if Guy Clark wrote this one.
Chords And Strumming
For chords here play a G, D/Gb, A7, D, A and a Bm with a capo 3rd fret in standard tuning. A little bit of picking while playing a root up root up down and repeat rhythm pattern.
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6. It Ain't Cool - Learn To Play On Guitar
It Ain't Cool is another Dean Dillon collaboration which resulted in this one from 1986 and another #1 hit song. Only two singles were released from the album #7 and this was his 9th number one at the time.
Country artist Kenny Chesney also released a version in 2007 but only as a B-Side to his single Never Wanted Nothing More.
Chords And Strumming
You can play down strokes in the verse and a root down up down up root up down up in the chorus for rhythm in this one. Played in standard tuning with just a riff and the chords G, D, A, A7sus, A7, Adim, Gbm and an Em.
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7. Living For The Night - Learn To Play On Guitar
Living For The Night was co-written by George Strait and his son Bubba with Nashville writer Dean Dillon for the 2009 album Twang. The song was the lead single from that album.
There was also a music video for the song showing George performing it in concert. The song eventually made it to the #2 position in the U and #4 in Canada.
Chords And Strumming
I play a capo first here in standard tuning with the chords C, Em7, F, G, Fmaj7, Am and a G/E. Some lead here while playing a shuffle down down up down up down down up down down and repeat pattern for rhythm.
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8. Love Without End Amen - Learn To Play On Guitar
Love Without End Amen came out in 1990 from the "Livin' It Up" album. Of all the George Strait hit songs over the years, most spent only one week at the top of the country charts. But this one spend a whopping 5 weeks tie-ing a record set by Dolly Parton 13 years earlier in 1977.
The song also reached #1 in Canada.
Chords And Strumming
No lead in this one in standard tuning as you play a root down root up down up and repeat rhythm pattern with the chords D, G, A7, B7 and an E.
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9. Nobody In His Right Mind - Learn To Play On Guitar
Nobody In His Right Mind was written and recorded by Dean Dillon himself and released in 1980, peaking at #25.
But George Strait added his magic to the song in 1986 and took it to #1 in the US and Canada. The song is found on the #7 album. Keith Whitley recorded a version in 1985, but never released is as a single.
Chords And Strumming
I play a capo 3rd fret here with some lead work and a down down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern in standard tuning. For chords play a D, Bm, G, A, Bm/A, A7sus, A7 and a Gmaj7.
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10. Ocean Front Property - Learn To Play On Guitar
Ocean Front Property was co-written by Dean Dillon in 1987 and scored another #1 hit for George Strait in both the US and Canada. It was also the name of the album which set a record at the time being the first Country album to debut at #1 on Billboards Top Country Albums chart.
Of course Arizona is a landlocked state with no body of water next to it so the writers used is as a play on words with the line "Ocean front property in Arizona, from my front porch you can see the sea."
Chords And Strumming
For rhythm here play a root down root up down up and repeat pattern with some lead and in standard tuning. The chords are D, Gmaj7, G, A and an A7.
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11. Seashores Of Old Mexico - Learn To Play On Guitar
Seashores Of Old Mexico was written by Merle Haggard who recorded his version in 1974 and again with Willie nelson in 1987.
Freddy Weller and Hank Snow also did covers in the 1970's.
Chords And Strumming
This one is played in standard tuning with no lead and the chords D, A/Db, Bm, A, Em, A7, Am7, D7 and a G. For rhythm play a root up up down up and repeat pattern.
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From the poetic sentiment of “Love Without End, Amen” to the timeless melodies of “Ocean Front Property,” these songs capture the greatness of George Strait’s catalog.
Whether you’re playing solo or sharing a jam session, this set will take your country guitar playing to a deeper, more rewarding level. Keep practicing, and don’t forget to check out our other George Strait volumes for more legendary tracks to learn.
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