Down in Texas (ver. 2)
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Capo 2
Intro D G Em A ( 2 Times)
D
G
When I look south and see the storm clouds roll, on their way to old Mexico
I
A D
don't want to be alone The rays of light through my Shiner Bockª bottle make
G Em A D
me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle and get lost down 35 When I
G
get tied down by the ties that bind seems like I'm never gonna find the time
to do
A D
what I need. That's to find me a place where I think talk about love,
laugh, and
G Em A D
drink. And there's someone there who cares.
[Refrão]G
cause no matter how big
A G A
the storms I know I can find me a place that's warm. The sun is shining
D G Em A
D G Em A
somewhere in Texas. I hope it's shining on her somewhere down in Texas.
D
In a place that big a man could get lost never mind the time forget about
the cost.
G A D
There's more important things. Shes' somewhere smiling north of San Antone
G
Em A D
I've got her number but I stare at the phone. Cause I still want to believe.
[Refrão]D G D
G
To hell with horoscopes and empty dreams to hell with Valentino in his cut
pair of
Em A
D
jeans. Cause I know I can make it there on a twelve pack and a prayer.
Chorus
D G Em A
How to play Down in Texas (ver. 2)
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