Horse Named Texas
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Intro: D
[Verso 1]
D Bm
Saddled up my dreams on a horse named Texas
G D
Hit those honky-toking trails like those outlaw boys
Bm
I've been roping cowboy songs on a horse named Texas
G A D
Tied a few good ones down and made a lot of neon noise
[Refrão]
G A
From those Cheyenne Frontier Days to that Grand Ole Opry stage
D Bm7
I rode right smack down the middle of the street on Music Row
A G
I've never traded in my boots and jeans
A
Still playing that dance hall down in Gruene
D A/C# Bm7 A
Never sold-out, but every now and then, I sold out a couple of shows
G
Still playing that country gold
A D
Still got a long ways to go on a horse named Texas
[Verso 2]
D Bm7
Came up short, been bucked off, had my heart stomped in the dirt
G D
But I got back up, got back on, time and time again
Bm7
After all these years, I've learned that a winner's just a loser
G A D
Who keeps on losing 'til the day they finally win
[Refrão]
G A
From those Cheyenne Frontier Days to that Grand Ole Opry stage
D Bm7
I rode right smack down the middle of the street on Music Row
A G
I've never traded in my boots and jeans
A
Still playing that dance hall down in Gruene
D A/C# Bm7 A
Never sold-out, but every now and then, I sold out a couple of shows
G
Still playing that country gold
A G
Still got a long ways to go on a horse named Texas
Instrumental / Break
A D G
[Ponte]
Em D/F#
And if I choke or wind up broke, God knows I'd do it all again
G A
If I write one song that saves a life, wouldn't that be worth it in the end?
[Refrão]
G A
From those Cheyenne Frontier Days to that Grand Ole Opry stage
D Bm7
I rode right smack down the middle of the street on Music Row
A G
I've never traded in my boots and jeans
A
Still playing that dance hall down in Gruene
D A/C# Bm7 A
Never sold-out, but every now and then, I sold out a couple of shows
G A
From those New York City lights to those gold-buckle Vegas nights
G A
Troubadour out in LA to the Houston Rodeo
D
On a horse named Texas
D
On a horse named Texas
How to play Horse Named Texas
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.