About the song:
“The Chair” is a country song written by Hank Cochran and Dean Dillon and recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in August 1985 as the first single from Strait’s album Something Special. The song reached number one on the country music charts in both the United States and Canada in 1985.
The song tells the story of a man who is sitting in an empty bar, contemplating his life. He sees a woman sitting alone in the corner and decides to strike up a conversation. They talk for hours and the man finds himself drawn to her. He asks her to dance and they spend the rest of the night together.
The next morning, the man wakes up alone in his bed. He wonders if he imagined the whole thing, but then he sees the woman’s chair still sitting in the corner. He knows that she was real and that he will never forget her.
“The Chair” is a beautiful and moving song about love, loss, and longing. It is a classic country song that has stood the test of time. Strait’s vocals are smooth and expressive, and the lyrics are simple yet powerful. The song is a perfect example of why Strait is considered the King of Country Music.
The song’s title has a number of different meanings. On one level, it is a literal reference to the chair that the man and woman sit in during their conversation. However, the chair can also be seen as a symbol of the woman herself. She is the one who brings the man out of his shell and helps him to forget his troubles. She is the one who gives him hope for the future.
The song’s message is one of hope and redemption.** The man in the song is at a low point in his life when he meets the woman. He is lonely and lost, but she helps him to find his way. She shows him that there is still love and happiness to be found in the world.
“The Chair” is a timeless classic that will continue to be enjoyed by country music fans for generations to come. It is a song about the power of love and the importance of never giving up hope.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was recorded in 1985 at the Music City Recorders studio in Nashville, Tennessee.
- The song’s producer was Jimmy Bowen.
- The song’s engineer was Chuck Ainlay.
- The song’s length is 3 minutes and 30 seconds.
- The song’s tempo is 120 beats per minute.
- The song’s key is G major.
- The song’s time signature is 4/4.
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Lyrics:
“The Chair”
Well, excuse me, but I think you’ve got my chair.
No, that one’s not taken, I don’t mind
If you sit here, I’ll be glad to share.
Yeah, it’s usually packed here on Friday nights.
Oh, if you don’t mind, could I talk you out of a light.Well, thank you, could I drink you a buy?
Oh, listen to me, what I mean is can I buy you a drink?
Anything you please.
Oh, you’re welcome, well, I don’t think I caught your name.
Are you waiting for someone to meet you here?
Well, that makes two of us glad you came.No, I don’t know the name of the band, but they’re good.
Aren’t they, would you like to dance?
Yeah, I like this song too, it reminds me of you and me.
Well, baby do you think there’s a chance
That later on I could drive you home?
No, I don’t mind at all.Oh, I like you too, and to tell you the truth
That wasn’t my chair after all.
Oh, I like you too, and to tell you the truth
That wasn’t my chair after all.