About the song
There’s something special about the way **George Strait** delivers a song. His voice—warm, steady, and effortlessly smooth—has a way of making even the most bittersweet lyrics sound like an old friend sharing a story over a cup of coffee. That’s exactly the charm of **”Ocean Front Property,”** a song that, on the surface, might seem like just another country tune about lost love, but in reality, it’s a masterclass in irony and classic country storytelling.
Released in 1987 as the title track of his album of the same name, **”Ocean Front Property”** is one of those songs that perfectly captures Strait’s signature style: simple yet profound, lighthearted yet deeply relatable. At its core, the song is about denial—about a man who insists he’s over his ex-lover, all while making claims so exaggerated that they become almost comical. The line, “If you buy that, I’ve got some ocean front property in Arizona,” is the kind of wry humor that country music fans adore—because, of course, Arizona is landlocked, and the idea of oceanfront land there is as absurd as his claim of being completely fine.
What makes this song so effective is its effortless blend of heartbreak and humor. It’s a clever take on the age-old theme of love and loss, using irony to mask the pain of moving on. The smooth, traditional country instrumentation—complete with twangy steel guitar and an easygoing melody—only adds to the song’s appeal. There’s no dramatic vocal delivery, no over-the-top sorrow. Instead, Strait sings with the kind of calm resignation that makes the lyrics hit even harder.
**”Ocean Front Property”** became a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, further solidifying **George Strait** as one of the greatest country artists of all time. Decades later, the song remains a fan favorite, a perfect example of why Strait’s music endures: it’s timeless, honest, and effortlessly cool. Whether you’re nursing a broken heart or just appreciating a well-crafted country classic, this is a song that never gets old.
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Lyrics
If you leave me
I won’t miss you
And I won’t ever take you back
Girl, your memory
Won’t ever haunt me
‘Cause I don’t love you
And now if you’ll buy that
I’ve got some ocean front property in Arizona
From my front porch, you can see the sea
I’ve got some ocean front property in Arizona
If you’ll buy that, I’ll throw the Golden Gate in free
I don’t worship
The ground you walk on
I never have, and that’s a fact
I won’t follow or try to find you
‘Cause I don’t love you
Now if you’ll buy that
I’ve got some ocean front property in Arizona
From my front porch, you can see the sea
I’ve got some ocean front property in Arizona
If you’ll buy that, I’ll throw the Golden Gate in free
I’ve got some ocean front property in Arizona
From my front porch, you can see the sea
I’ve got some ocean front property in Arizona
If you’ll buy that, I’ll throw the Golden Gate in free
Yeah, if you’ll buy that, I’ll throw the Golden Gate in free
