Intro

"You're The Reason God Made Oklahoma" is a classic country song by David Frizzell & Shelly West, which makes use of basic chords.

Strumming Pattern

Beginners can start with a simple down-down-up-down-up strumming pattern. This pattern should be played for each chord. Remember to keep your strumming relaxed and fluid.

Chord Transitions

The song starts with the chords C/G, C, F, Fsus, and F. The transition from C to F might be challenging for beginners but practicing it will make it smoother over time. The Fsus chord is used to add tension before resolving back to F.

Verse and Chorus

In the verse, the chord progression alternates between C, F, and G. You will need to switch chords on the fly, so practice the transitions to keep the rhythm. The chorus is fairly easy with similar chord transitions.

Instrumental

The instrumental part of the song includes G and C chords. It's a good opportunity to practice transitioning between these two chords.

Verse 2 and 3

The second verse shifts the key to G, and introduces the D chord. The third verse switches to the key of D and introduces the A chord.

Final Thoughts

Overall, the song primarily consists of basic chords, making it suitable for beginners. However, the key changes and certain chord transitions may pose a challenge. As always, slow and steady practice will help you master this song.