I've Been Everywhere (in Texas)
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G
Well I was totin’ my pack along the dusty Amarillo road
G
when along came a semi with a high and canvas covered load.
C7 or C (C7 sounds better)
“If you’re goin’ to Amarillo, Mack,I'll give you a ride,”
G
and so I climbed up in the cab and then I settled down inside.
D
He asked me if I’d seen a road with so much dust and sand,
G
and I said, “listen, bud, I’ve traveled every road in this here land...”
(at the end of the word "land" he plays a little riff to open up the G chord
on the lowE string and speed up the song, like this)
E|-0-1-2-| and then into the G chord
CHORUS:
G
I’ve been everywhere, man,
I’ve been everywhere, man,
C7
I’ve crossed the deserts bare, man,
G
breathed the mountain air, man,
D
of travel I’ve had my share, man,
C7 G
I’ve been everywhere.
G
I’ve been to Waco, Hico, Hondo, Navasota,
Winnsboro, Jacksboro, Hillsboro, Santa Rosa,
C7
Austin, Houston, Galveston, Texarkana,
G
Frisco, Buffalo, Conroe, Corsicana,
D
Goliad, Groesbeck, Glen Rose, Red Oak,
C7
Post Oak, Live Oak, Lone Oak, no joke...
REPEAT CHORUS
I’ve been to Krugerville, Pflugerville, Van Horn, Val Verde,
Brackettville, Bartonville, Beeville, Bulverde,
Bear Creek, Cedar Creek, Mill Creek, Mineola,
Maypearl, Monahans, Telephone, Tuscola,
Redwater, Round Rock, Round Top, Round Lake,
Sour Lake, Southlake, Springlake, for Pete’s sake...
REPEAT CHORUS
I’ve been to Greenville, Gatesville, Gainesville, Alameda,
Kerrville, Kellyville, Bastrop, Benavides,
Somerville, Smithville, Stephenville, Prairie View,
Longview, Plainview, Fairview, Idalou,
Justin, Junction, Panorama, Pasadena,
Angelina, and Lorena...see what I mean-a...
REPEAT CHORUS
I’ve been to Valley Mills, Pine Mills, Dime Box, Duncanville,
New Home, New Hope, New Deal, Liberty Hill,
Rockport, Rock Creek, Bridgeport, Brownwood,
Cleburne, Comanche, Cut & Shoot, Cottonwood,
Bayview, Bayside, Baytown, Bay City,
Falls City, Center City, Bridge City, what a pity...
REPEAT CHORUS
D(strum down only once)
When it comes to travelin’ Texas, friends,
nc G
I’ve been everywhere.
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Strumming throughout the song is pretty fast. Example:
G chord
e|--3-3--3-3-|
B|--0-0--0-0-| it continues on like that
G|--0-0--0-0-| string, strum down, strum up
D|--0-0--0-0-| string, strum down, strum up
A|--2-2-2--2-| all throughout the song
E|-3---------|
Hopefully I didn't leave out anything. If I did, please feel free to correct
me, or help better simplify my confusing instructions. tory_103@yahoo.com
Enjoy!
How to play I've Been Everywhere (in Texas)
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.