About the song
When it comes to the rich legacy of traditional country music, few names carry the quiet authority and enduring charm of **George Strait**. Often referred to as the “King of Country,” **Strait** has built a career defined by understatement, authenticity, and a deep reverence for the genre’s roots. His 1987 hit **”Ocean Front Property”** stands as one of the finest examples of his ability to blend heartbreak with a wry sense of irony, wrapped in a melody that feels both timeless and unmistakably country.
At first listen, **”Ocean Front Property”** might seem like just another heartbreak ballad. But listen closely, and you’ll uncover a masterclass in lyrical irony. Strait, with his smooth, unhurried vocal delivery, tells the listener that if you believe he’ll stop loving the woman who’s left him, he’s got some **ocean front property in Arizona** to sell you — a line that perfectly captures the dry wit that runs through so much of classic country songwriting. The phrase, of course, is a clever metaphor: Arizona, being landlocked, has no coastline, so the promise of beachside real estate there is as absurd as the notion of him ever truly moving on.
Musically, the track is a gentle, mid-tempo shuffle, built on the sturdy foundation of steel guitar, fiddle, and acoustic rhythm — all hallmarks of Strait’s sound. There’s a subtle confidence in the production, which allows the lyrics and vocal performance to shine without distraction. It’s a song that doesn’t reach for theatrics, because it doesn’t need to. Like much of **George Strait’s** best work, it relies instead on craft, tone, and emotional precision.
What makes **”Ocean Front Property”** particularly resonant is its blend of resignation and quiet resilience. There’s hurt, certainly, but there’s also humor — a kind of stoic laughter through the tears. It’s a song that understands the complexities of letting go, and the lies we sometimes tell ourselves (and others) to make that process a little easier.
For longtime country fans, this track is a reminder of the genre’s power to tell universal stories with just a few chords and a well-turned phrase. And for newer listeners, **George Strait – “Ocean Front Property”** offers a perfect entry point into what makes traditional country music so enduring: its honesty, its simplicity, and its ability to make you smile even as your heart aches.
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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
