Seashores Of Old Mexico by George Strait, tabs and chords at PlayUkuleleNET

Seashores Of Old Mexico

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George Harvey Strait Sr. (born May 18, 1952) is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor, and music producer. George Strait is known as the "King of Country" and is considered one of the most influential and popular recording artists of all time. Strait has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. His certifications from the RIAA include 13 multi-platinum, 33 platinum, and 38 gold albums.

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Intro:
D D/C# D/B A
D D/C# D/B A

D D/C# D/B A Em A Em A
I left, out of Tucson, with no destination in mind.
Em A Em A D D/C# D/B A
I was runnin' from trouble and the jail-term the Judge had in mind.
Am7 D Am7 D
And the border meant freedom, a new life, romance,
Am7 D G D/F# Em D
And that's why I thought I should go,
Em A Em A D D/C# D/B A
And start my life over on the seashores of old Mexico.

D D/C# D/B A Em A Em A
My first night in Juarez, lost all the money I had.
Em A Em A D D/C# D/B A
One bad senorita made use of one innocent lad.
Am7 D Am7 D
But I must keep on runnin'; it's too late to turn back:
Am7 D G D/F# Em D
I'm wanted in Tucson, I'm told.
Em A Em A D D/C# D/B A
Yeah, an' things'll blow over on the seashores of old Mexico.

D D/C# D/B A Em A Em A
Two Mexican farmers en route to a town I can't say,
Em A Em A D D/C# D/B A
Let me ride on the back of a flatbed half-loaded with hay.
Am7 D Am7 D
Down through Durango,Palima,Palmira,
Am7 D G D/F# Em D
Then in the Manzanio,
Em A Em A D A Bb Bb
Where I slept IN THE SUNSHINE on the seashores of old Mexico.

(KEY CHANGE TO "Eb", PLAY THESE NEXT CHORDS)

Eb Bb/D Cm Bb Fm Bb Fm Bb
After one long siesta, I came wide awake in the night.
Fm Bb Fm Bb Eb Bb/D Cm Bb
I was startled by someone who shadowed the pale moonlight.
Bbm Eb Bbm Eb
My new-found companion, one young senorita,
Bbm Eb Ab Eb/G Fm Bb
Who offered a broken hello,
Fm Bb Fm Bb Eb Bb B B
To the gringo she found on the seashores of old Mexico.

(KEY CHANGE TO "E", PLAY THESE NEXT CHORDS)

E E/Eb E/Db B F#m B F#m B
She spoke of Sonora and swore that she'd never return,
F#m B F#m B E E/Eb E/Db B
For her Mexican husband, she really had no great concern.
Bm7 E Bm7 E
'Cause she loved the gringo, my red hair and lingo:
Bm7 E A E/Ab F#m E
That's all I needed to know.
F#m B F#m B E E/Eb E/Db B
Yeah, I found what I needed on the seashores of old Mexico.

Bm7 E Bm7 E
Yeah, she loved the gringo, my red hair and lingo:
Bm7 E A E/Ab F#m E
That's all I needed to know, ha, ha.
F#m B F#m B E E/Eb E/Db B
Yeah, I found what I needed on the seashores of old Mexico.

Instrumental fade.