One Less Tornado
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[Verse 1]
E
Billy John grew up just West of Waco
E
He used to bare knuckle fight just for fun
A E
He was as wild as a Texas tornado
B
And a bull-ridin' son of a gun
E
Then one Saturday night down in Jasper
E B E
He drew a bull they called "Dust Devil Rage"
A E
And that 22-hundred pound hammer
B E
Laid Billy John in his grave
[Chorus]
E A E
Now there's one less tornado in Texas
A B
And a saddle that's empty tonight
A E
There's one hell of a cowboy in heaven
E B E
At that big rodeo in the sky
A E B E
Oh-h that big rodeo in the sky
[Verse 2]
E
My Granddaddy rode in the '30s
E
He must have really been somethin' back then
A E
'Cause all of my life I've heard stories
B
About the buckle he didn't quite win
E
Although he never got over his losing
E
He's a bonafied hero to me
A E
And Lord knows I'm sure gonna miss him
E B E
But I know he's in good company
[Chorus]
E A E
Now there's one less tornado in Texas
A B
And a saddle that's empty tonight
A E
There's one hell of a cowboy in heaven
E B E
At that big rodeo in the sky
A E B E
Oh-h that big rodeo in the sky
[Break]
A E A B
[Chorus]
A E
Now there's one less tornado in Texas
A B
And a saddle that's empty tonight
A E
There's one hell of a cowboy in heaven
E B E
At that big rodeo in the sky
E A E
Now there's one less tornado in Texas
A B
And a saddle that's empty tonight
A E
There's one hell of a cowboy in heaven
E B E
At that big rodeo in the sky
How to play One Less Tornado
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The first identified chord is E. 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.