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Never Been To Spain
Three Dog Night
"Never Been To Spain" by Three Dog Night is a classic rock song originally released in the early 1970s. The original version features a laid-back, soulful groove that is easy for beginners to emulate on guitar.
Chords and Progression
This song uses only three basic chords: G, D, and A, all of which are standard open chords and beginner-friendly.
Chord changes mostly happen at the end of each lyric line, so take your time moving between G, D, and A. Practice the transitions slowly if needed.
Strumming Pattern
A simple strumming pattern works best, such as down, down-up, up, down-up (D D-U U D-U) for each measure.
Alternatively, you can use a steady downstroke pattern to match the song’s relaxed feel.
Tips for Beginners
- Start by practicing switching between G, D, and A until it feels smooth.
- For the verses, strum each chord for one measure, except where chords change mid-line (watch for quick changes between G and D).
- During the instrumental and outro, you can repeat the same strumming pattern and focus on keeping time.
Remember to listen to the original recording to get a sense of the groove and dynamics. Relax and enjoy the song’s easy-going vibe!
Verse 1
Well I'veG never been to Spain, but I kinda like theD music
Say the ladies are inG sane there, and they sure know how toD use it
They don't aA buse it, never gonnaG lose it, I can't reD fuse it
Verse 2Well I've never been toG England, but I kinda like theD Beatles
Well I headed for LasG Vegas, only made it out toD Needles
Can youA feel it? Must beG near it. Feels soD good, oh it feels so good
Verse 3Well I've never been toG heaven, but I've been to OklaD homa
Oh they tell me I wasG born there, but I really don't reD member
In OklaA homa, not AriG zona? What does itD matter? What does it matter?
InstrumentalG G D D G G D D A G D D
Verse 4Oh I've never been toG Spain, but I kinda like theD music
Say the ladies are inG sane there, and they sure know how toD use it
They don't aA buse it, never gonnaG lose it, I can't reD fuse it
Verse 5Well I've never been toG heaven, but I've been to OklaD homa
Oh they tell me I wasG born there, but I really don't reD member
In OklaA homa, not AriG zona? What does itD matter? What does it matter?
OutroG G D D G G D D A G D