Key: C
Introduction: F C G C F C G
F C G C F C G C C/G C C/G
(verse 1)
C F C
The time has come, you're really leavin'
C G
You always told me that you wanted to
C F C
I guess I never thought it would happen
C G
I guess I never really wanted it to
F G
The world is callin' you and you must answer
F G
But you can take me with you in your dreams, and
(refrão)
C C/G C C/G
If you ever get back to Amarillo
F G
In a shiny new car or worn out shoes
C C/G C C/G
If you ever get back to Amarillo
F G F)
I'll be waiting for you
C F C
Your sister told me you were working
C G
At some office out in ( tensil town ) I'm not sure about that word )
C F C
But don't forget about those who love you
C G
They'll be there for you if you get down
F G
I believe in you in all you after
F G
I hope you end up where you wanna be
(refrão)
C C/G C C/G
If you ever get back to Amarillo
F G
In a shiny new car or worn out shoes
C C/G C C/G
If you ever get back to Amarillo
F G C)
I'll be waiting for you
C F C
Thirty years now have gone by quickly
C G
I still think of you from time to time
C F C
My wife died early, I've got children
C G
I'm happy and my health is fine
F G
I often wondered if you found your freedom
F G
I sometimes wonder if I should have gone
Refrain ( 2 times ) )
C C/G C C/G
If you ever get back to Amarillo
F G
In a shiny new car or worn out shoes
C C/G C C/G
If you ever get back to Amarillo
F G C
I'll be waiting for you
(oOutro)
F G C
I'll be waiting for you
F G C
I'll be waiting for you