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Introduction

“The Chair” is one of those songs that sneaks up on you—not with loud emotion or big drama, but with quiet charm and an easy smile. It’s a masterclass in storytelling: just a simple conversation at a bar, yet it unfolds like a movie in your mind. No chorus, no grand declarations—just a man and a woman meeting for the first time, and every line pulls you a little deeper into their world.

What makes it magical is how natural it feels. You can almost hear the soft hum of the bar, the clink of glasses, the slight nervousness in his voice as he says, “Excuse me, but I think you’ve got my chair.” It’s not just a pick-up line—it’s a moment where two strangers start something that could change both their lives. The song captures that first spark—the uncertainty, the humor, the gentle rhythm of two people beginning to connect.

Written by Hank Cochran and Dean Dillon, and brought to life by George Strait’s calm, confident delivery, “The Chair” became one of his defining hits. It’s the kind of song that doesn’t need flash or power notes—just honesty. Every time you hear it, you remember that the best love stories often start with something as simple as a smile and a borrowed seat.

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Lyrics

This song right there
Was written by my friend Dean Dillon
And the legendary Hank Cochran
It’s called “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
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
Wow, you’re all awesome
That’s what I’m gonna miss the most right there
I’m telling you that
Thank you so much
Thank you