Houston
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Intro:
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#1.
A D A
Well it's lonesome in this old town, everybody
D
puts me down.
A D A D
I'm a face without a name..just walking in the
A
rain.
A E A E
Goin' back to Houston, Houston, Houston.
#2.
A D
I got holes in both of my shoes, well, I'm a
A D
walking case of the blues.
A D A
Saw a dollar yesterday, but the wind blew it away.
A E A F
Goin' back to Houston, Houston, Houston.
#3.
Bb Eb Bb
I haven't eaten in about a week, I'm so hungry
Eb
when I walk, I squeak.
Bb Eb Bb
Nobody calls me friend, it's sad the shape I'm in.
Bb F Bb F
Goin' back to Houston, Houston, Houston.
INTERLUDE: Bb Eb Bb Eb Bb Eb Bb
Bb F Bb Gb
(Goin' back to Houston, Houston, Houston.
#4.
B E B
I got a girl waiting there for me, well, at least
E
she said she'd be.
B E B
I got a home and a big warm bed and a feather
pillow for my head.
B Gb B Gb
Goin' back to Houston, Houston, Houston.
OUTRO:
B E B
Well, it's lonesome in this old town, everybody
E
puts me down.
B E B E
I'm a face without a name, just walking in the
B
rain.
B Gb B
Goin' back to Houston, Houston, Houston.
B Gb B
Goin' back to Houston, Houston, Houston..(Fade.)
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.
How to play Houston
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.