It Aint Texas
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[intro]-
C G D G
well take me home to texas, its where im meant to be
C G D
like a cowboy on the prarie wild and free
C G D C
where the grand ole oprey is a dancehall down in gruene
G D G C G CD
well take me home to texas, its where im meant to be
G C
ive been up and down this highway, a hundred times before,
G D
but i dont recall it ever being quite this long,
G C
one night to go on a two week run of one night stands,
D
till i get to take some time off for the road,
C D
i can see that lonestar guideing me back home,
Chorus-
C D
Nashville's nice, it aint Austin Texas,
G G7 Em
the tennesee river's nothin like the rio grande,
C D
the sunset on the smokeys is quite a sight to see,
G G7 Em
but nothin like blue bonnetts in the spring,
C D
to tell the truth, i like both places,
C D G C G CD
tennesee's nice, but it aint texas.
G C
I like the Memphis blues and the big ole hills of knoxville,
G D
but my hearts around New Braufuls and ole Gruene Hall,
G C
i got the pedal to that floor board, just to see how far it'll go,
D
i gotta keep these wheels a turnin, til they carry me back home,
Chorus-
solo-
Chorus-
intro-
it's where im meant to be..
Parker
How to play It Aint Texas
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.