Houston Solution
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G G7 C
I've got some friends down in Houston who know me quite well
G D7
They'll be more than happy to put me up for a spell
G G7 C Am
I can hang out or hide out whichever I choose
G D7 G D7
They won't ask me questions about why I've got the blues
G G7 C
I've got a Houston solution in mind
G D7
All it takes is a call on the telephone line
G G7 C Am
And I can leave all these problems in Nashville behind
G D7 G
I've got a Houston solution in mind
G7 C
Well my daddy once told me you can't run away
G D7
Your troubles will follow and find you some day
G G7 C Am
There's no use to argue cause he's probably right
G D7 G D7
But I've run out of options and I'm leaving tonight
G G7 C
I've got a Houston solution in mind
G D7
All it takes is a call on the telephone line
G G7 C Am
And I can leave all these problems in Nashville behind
G D7 Em
I've got a Houston solution in mind
G D7 G
I've got a Houston solution in mind
C G
I've got a Houston solution
How to play Houston Solution
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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.