Watch this beautiful version of the King Country Music, George Strait, of this rodeo ballad song Amarillo By Morning. This song was written by Terry Stafford and Paul Fraser. It has become one of Country music’s most recognizable anthems and propelled George Strait to stardom. But despite being George Strait’s most famous tune, it is not one of his record #1 singles. It peaked at #4 on the Country charts and was named the 12th best Country song of all-time by CMT.
About George Strait
George Strait is the undeniable “King of Country Music.” His music career spans more than 30 years; includes 60 No. 1 singles, more than any other artist in any genre; and boasts 33 platinum or multi-platinum-selling albums, more than any country artist and third across all genres behind only The Beatles and Elvis Presley. Strait is the only act in history to have a Top 10 hit every year for over three decades and has sold more than 70 million albums and earned more than 60 major entertainment industry awards. He was born on May 18, 1952, in Poteet, Texas. He was raised on a family-owned farm in nearby Pearsall, Texas, where he studied agriculture at Southwest Texas State University. He began performing in a band while serving in the U.S. Army. He landed a recording contract in the 1980s with MCA records.
Amarillo by Morning Lyrics
George Strait
Amarillo by mornin’
Up from San Antone
Everything that I got
Is just what I’ve got on
When that Sun is high
In that Texas sky
I’ll be buckin’ at the county fair
Amarillo by mornin’
Amarillo I’ll be there
They took my saddle in Houston
Broke my leg in Santa Fe
Lost my wife and a girlfriend
Somewhere along the way
But I’ll be lookin’ for eight
When they pull that gate
And I hope that
Judge ain’t blind
Amarillo by mornin’Amarillo’s on my mind
Amarillo by mornin’
Up from San Antone
Everything that I got
Is just what I’ve got on
I ain’t got a dime
But what I’ve got is mine
I ain’t rich
But Lord, I’m free
Amarillo by mornin’
Amarillo’s where I’ll be
Amarillo by mornin’
Amarillo’s where I’ll be
Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: P. Fraser / T. Stafford
Amarillo by Morning lyrics © Cotillion Music Inc., Terry Stafford Music
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Cathy
George gives only the best of himself to others! Such a blessing.
Lewis Frey
Ever got the opportunity to meet king George~! Though I have played and sang every song he recorded and he has had some great one, I would like to swap guitar pics with him, I have swapped with Moe Bandy, Kevin Fowler, Jake Worthington, , I have one of Johnny cash’s pics, and many more, in my collection on my pic plaque~!
Linda Harrison
Just adore George Strait. Keep singing George.