Romeo 1000
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Ebm
I left my heart in Texas
Bb7
I sold my soul along the way
Ebm
I paid that bounty off in full
Bb7
I keep my weapons tucked in the back pocket of my pants
Don't make me play my final hand
Ebm
There's a dead man in the valley with the sun above his head
Bb7
Someone, please inform the family, you won't see his face again
Ebm
I was headin' up the freeway, he was passin' down below
Bb7 Ebm Bb7
That's when I knew there was trouble, I could feel it in my bones, oh no
(Wooh!)
Ebm
His soul is black as sin, his wings are paper-thin
Bb7
I know exactly who he is and what he's offering
Ebm
And if I only say the words, I'll finally get my turn
Bb
He said, "Hold still, I know this hurts"
This ain't the last time or the first
Ebm
From Wichita to Hillsboro, Dallas and San Antonio
Bb
No matter where or when he goes
The name they'll say is ("Romeo")
Ebm
(Yeah!)
Final Bb7 Ebm Bb7 Ebm
How to play Romeo 1000
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 Ebm. 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.