Miami, My Amy
Recorded by: Keith Whitley
Written by: Dean Dillon, Hank Cochran and Royce Porter
Transcribed by: Keith Reding
One of his bests, I think. His voice really shines on this recording.
Great harmony also.
On the album, "L.A. to Maimi", recorded August of 1996.
Intro:
Bb | Bb | F | F
Bb | Bb | F | F
Verse 1
F
Well everybody talks about the California quakes,
Bb
but the first time I ever felt the earth shake
Bb F C
was in Miami, when Amy touched me
C
aww it shook me
F
I told her I loved her and I wanted to stay
Bb
but she said be sure and I call you in L.A.
F C
even in the taxi I could hear
C F
my telephone ring
F
callin' me from:
Chorus
Bb Am
Miami, my Amy
Bb C F
what took you so long I thought you'd never call
Bb Am Dm
Miami, oh my Amy
Bb Am Bb C F
Miami, my Amy loves me after all
Repeat Intro
Verse II.
F
Now Amy just called and said please come back
Bb
Said I'm on my way babe ain't even unpacked
F
I want you and I love you
F Gm C
tha's all she had to say, goodbye L.A.
F
Now once again I'm Maimi bound
Bb
Can't wait til this plane touches down
F C
'cause I know my Amy will be waitin
C F
at that Maimi gate -- I can't wait
Chorus
Bb Am
Miami, my Amy
Bb C F
what took you so long I thought you'd never call
Bb Am Dm
Miami, oh my Amy
Bb Am Bb C F
Miami, my Amy loves me after all
Ending
Repeat Intro
Keith Reding
St. Louis, MO
reding@mcione.com
