Messin With Texas - Jerry Jeff Walker

Messin With Texas

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* Capo on the second fret.
 
C F
Got a pick-up truck and a sunny day
 
C G
Texas morning and a good highway
 
F G C
A can in your hand and you threw it in the back of the bed
 
F
Well the wind caught the can, it hit the ground
 
C G
Ya didn't notice cause you didn't look around
 
F G C
Now you're mess'in with Texas you gotta get it through your head
 
F G
The can ended up in the road
 
C Am
You really didn't mean to lose that load
 
F
Dm G
But the road is a mess and the road used to look so fine
 
F G
Don't you mess with Texas friend
 
C Am
Don't you make me say it again
 
F
G C
When you're mess'in with Texas you're mess'in with a friend of mine.

How to play Messin With 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.

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