More George Strait Guitar Songs You’ll Love Playing
George Strait’s catalog of country classics runs deep—and this second collection delivers even more fan favorites for guitar lovers.
Whether you're digging into upbeat anthems like “Honky Tonk Time Machine” or tapping into heartfelt ballads like “Drinkin’ Man” and “I Can Still Make Cheyenne.”
This page includes 11 great songs with easy-to-follow chord charts, strumming tips, and demo videos to help you learn each tune with confidence.
Perfect for acoustic players who love George Strait’s timeless sound.
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1. Drinkin Man2. Easy Come Easy Go
3. Fool Hearted Memory
4. Give It All We Got Tonight
5. Give It Away
6. God And Country Music
7. He Must Have Hurt You Really Bad
8. Heartland
9. Here For A Good Time
10. Honky Tonk Time Machine
11. I Can Still Make Cheyenne
1. Drinkin Man - Learn To Play On Guitar
Drinkin Man was written by George Strait, his son George Strait Jr (a.k.a. Bubba) and Dean Dillon, who wrote "Unwound" for George way back in 1981.
This song peaked at #37 on the country charts in 2012 and can be found on his Here For A Good Time album.
Chords And Strumming
I play a capo 4th fret here in standard tuning and use a steady shuffle with a down down up down up down up rhythm pattern as I move thru the chords. No lead here and the chords are Asus4, A, Asus2, D, Esus, E and a D/Gb.
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2. Easy Come Easy Go - Learn To Play On Guitar
Easy Come Easy Go was co-written by Dean Dillon. This was the lead single from the 1993 album of the same name and reached #1 on the country charts.
The song also crossed over onto the Billboard Hot 100 reaching #71 on that chart.
Chords And Strumming
I play a drop D tuning in this one and some lead here with the chords D, G, A7, Em and an A7sus. For rhythm in the verse I play a down (mute down up down) up up down up and repeat and down up stop up in the chorus.
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3. Fool Hearted Memory - Learn To Play On Guitar
Fool Hearted Memory was George's first #1 hit from way back in 1982.
This song hails from his 2nd album as the first album did not product any #1 hits.
Some of these early songs are truly George Strait pure country at it's finest.
Chords And Strumming
This one you can play in standard tuning while playing a root down root up down up rhythm pattern in standard tuning. Some picking and riffs here with the chords A, Amaj7, D, Esus, E, Bm and a Dm.
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4. Give It All We Got Tonight - Learn To Play On Guitar
Give It All We Got Tonight hails from the 2013 album Love Is Everything and was released as a singles in late Oct of 2012.
Written by Mark Bright, Tim James, and Phil O’Donnell, the track showcases Strait’s signature blend of traditional country charm and contemporary polish.
It climbed to #7 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and was part of a fan-driven movement known as the “60 for 60” campaign, which aimed to secure Strait his 60th number-one single before his 61st birthday.
Chords And Strumming
You can play a down down down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern for this one in standard tuning. A little bit of lead here near the end of the song with the chords G, Am, C and D.
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5. Give It Away - Learn To Play On Guitar
Give It Away was the song that broke Conway Twitty's record of 40 No hits by becoming the #41st hit back in 2006 of George Strait.
The song is from his album It Just Comes Natural.
Chords And Strumming
I play a capo 3rd fret on this number and drop D tuning. Some lead with the chords D, G, A and a G7 while playing a root up root up down up and repeat rhythm pattern.
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6. God And Country Music - Learn To Play On Guitar
God And Country Music as of Jan 2022, was one of three last singles released by George Strait which was released back in 2019 from his album Honky Tonk Time Machine. The song reached #36 on the country charts.
George Strait's last top 10 was back in 2012 and his last #1 was in 2008.
Chords And Strumming
Play this one in standard tuning and I play a capo 3rd fret with just a riff and no lead required. For rhythm, arpeggio a few notes and play a root up down up and repeat rhythm pattern. The chords here are G, Em, C, D, Em, Am and a G6.
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7. He Must Have Hurt You Really Bad - Learn To Play On Guitar
He Must Have Hurt You Really Bad came in as a request by a customer but as I discovered, it was never released as a single. The song can be found on the album It Just Comes Natural which was released back in 2006 and produced four singles, but not this one.
Give It Away and Wrapped were two big singles from this album along with the title track.
Chords And Strumming
Another capo 3rd fret tune in standard tuning and no lead required. Play an arpeggio 1,2 up down up and repeat or a down down up down up rhythm pattern with the chords G, C/G, Am7, G6, C, Em, Bm, D/Gb, Dsus and a D.
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8. Heartland - Learn To Play On Guitar
Heartland was a #1 for George Strait in 1993 and was also the soundtrack for the movie Pure Country. The song was the second single from the album.
George Strait starred in the film as Dusty Chandler about a small town country artist with big dreams.
Chords And Strumming
This one I play with a drop D tuning with some lead and a down up down up with a rock and roll strum for a rhythm pattern. Some lead with the chords D, G, A, Bm, C, Gb and an E.
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9. Here For A Good Time - Learn To Play On Guitar
Here For A Good Time hails from the 2011 album of te same name. 9 of the 11 tracks were written by George Strait, his son Bubba and Dean Dillon.
The song peaked at #2 in both Canada and the US.
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10. Honky Tonk Time Machine - Learn To Play On Guitar
Honky Tonk Time Machine is from the 2019 album of the same name.
Two singles were released from the album but this track was not one of them.
Chords And Strumming
This one is played in standard tuning with a steady down up down up rhythm pattern with some lead involved. The chords here are A, A7, D, E and a D7.
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11. I Can Still Make Cheyenne - Learn To Play On Guitar
I Can Still Make Cheyenne was one of three #1 hits from this album by George Strait released back in 1996.
One of those classic George Strait song on guitar that every country musician should learn.
Chords And Strumming
I play a capo 1st fret here and drop D tuning while playing a root down up down up or use a bit of arpeggio 1,2,3 up down up down up for rhythm. No lead with the chords D, G, A7, A and a Bm.
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With these additional George Strait songs, you’ll find even more variety in your acoustic setlist—from the reflective emotion of “God and Country Music” to the classic Texas swagger of “Fool Hearted Memory.”
Whether you're playing solo at home or jamming with friends, this collection rounds out a strong tribute to one of country music’s true legends. Be sure to explore Volume 1 as well for even more Strait guitar favorites.
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