Abilene

Among the most recognizable western songs in existence, Abilene stands out as one of the top songs in any western singer’s repertoire. We show you how to play this great song in the key of G. All you need besides the G chord are B7, C, A, D7, and Cm. There are three verses in Abilene, and the first verse serves as the chorus, so there is only one chord pattern to learn for this song. George Hamilton IV, the famous actor, recorded this song back on 1963. Since that time, Abilene has become a standard for all singers of western music and you can hear this song in many movies and on many stages. Easy to learn and simple to play, Abilene is a “must have”.