Down In Texas
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G
Yeah, down in Texas we got our own style
G
We say "we're fixin' to" and "country mile"
C
Ten gallon hats and store-bought cowboy boots
G
We say "Howdy y'all", they go "Howdy doo"
D
We're laid back crazy 'cause it's understood
Em C C D G C D G C D G
When you live down in Texas, life is good, life is good, yeah, life is good
Yeah, down in Texas, we know wrong from right
Work hard all day and party all night
We say "Yes sir" and "Thank you ma'am"
If you don't like that we don't give a damn
We do things the way we think we should
'Cause we live down in Texas where life is good, this life is good, yeah, life is good
Bridge:
C
And every man in the whole wide world
G
He falls in love with pretty Texas girls
C
I found everything is good
A D
Women round the world love their cowboys too
Hey down in Texas we say don't complaint
Just thank the Lord for the pouring rain
Cloudy skies and bright old sunny days
We say we like it here either way
We wouldn't change things even if we could
Cause every day in Texas, life is good, this life is good, hey, life is good
Yeah, life is good, Yeah life is good
Life is good, life is good, life is good
How to play Down In Texas
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.