The first strumming pattern starts on the A chord. The first lyric line
of subsequent verses (i.e. at N.C.) begins on beat 6 of the final pattern.
[Verse 1]
N.C. A
Well, I never been to Spain
E
But I kinda like the music
A
Say, the ladies are insane there
E
And they sure know how to use it
B7
They don't abuse it
A
Never gonna lose it
E
I can't refuse it... hmmmmm...
[Verse 2]
N.C. A
Well, I never been to England
E
But I kinda like the Beatles
A
Well, I headed for Las Vegas
E
Only made it out to Needles
B7 A
Can you feel it, must be real it
E
Feels so good, feels so good
[Verse 3]
N.C. A
Well, I never been to heaven
E
But I've been to Oklahoma
A
Well, they tell me I was born there
E
But I really don't remember
B7 A
In Oklahoma, not Arizona
E N.C.
What does it matter? What does it matter?
[Solo 1]
|A |A |E |E |
|A |A |E |E |
|B7 |A |E |
[Verse 4]
E N.C. A
Woah, I never been to Spain
E
But I kinda like the music
A
Say, the ladies are insane there
E
And they sure know how to use it
B7
They don't abuse it
A
Never gonna lose it
E
I can't refuse it... Whoa-oo...
[Verse 5]
N.C. A
Well, I never been to heaven
E
But I've been to Oklahoma
A
Well, they tell me I was born there
E
But I really don't remember
B7 A
In Oklahoma, not Arizona
E N.C.
What does it matter? What does it matter?
[Solo 2]
|A |A |E |E |
|A |A |E |E |
|B7 |A |E |E |