About the song
If you’re a longtime fan of country music, then chances are you’ve already spent many an afternoon in the company of **George Strait**, often hailed as the “King of Country.” With his signature blend of traditional country twang and heartfelt storytelling, **George Strait** has earned a place not just on the charts, but in the hearts of listeners across generations. One of the most clever and enduring songs in his vast repertoire is **”Ocean Front Property”**, released in 1987 as the title track of his seventh studio album. On the surface, it might sound like just another love song—but listen closely, and you’ll discover a lyrical gem laced with irony, wit, and a healthy dose of heartache.
**”Ocean Front Property”** is built around a central line that doubles as the song’s punchline: *“I’ve got some ocean front property in Arizona”*. To the uninitiated, it might sound like a sweet offer—until you remember, of course, that Arizona is landlocked. That’s the beauty of the song: it’s a classic country twist, using humor and a bit of geographic sleight of hand to underscore the speaker’s denial about a lost love. He insists he won’t miss her, he won’t take her back, and he won’t be lonely—but if you believe that, he says, then he’s got some prime oceanfront land to sell you.
What makes **George Strait – “Ocean Front Property”** so memorable isn’t just the clever lyricism—though that certainly plays a part. It’s also the effortless delivery. Strait’s voice, smooth as aged whiskey, carries a sincerity that makes the listener believe every word, even when the song’s narrator is clearly bluffing. The arrangement is classic ’80s country: pedal steel guitar, understated percussion, and a melody that’s as easy to hum as it is hard to forget.
This song is a masterclass in understatement. Rather than wallow in heartbreak, it offers a knowing wink to the audience, recognizing that sometimes, the best way to deal with pain is with a little dry humor. And in true **George Strait** fashion, he does it without a hint of flash—just pure, honest-to-goodness country charm.
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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
