Showdown At The Border
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Intro:(A G)4x
A G
His necktie is bright red, from lookin' in one direction
A G
No flowerchild in his bed, he's got oil well protection
A G
Just had to be a blind dog, chewin' on everything
A G
Took a slice of the blackbird pie, she began her singing
A Bb C G
I know that your oil is black, but your dipstick is pearly White
A Bb C G
Ten gallons on your head, that ain't what I need tonight
Bm C G
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Bm C G
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Bm C
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A G
The rendezvous was neutral, he don't want no gossip headlines
A G
Her polaroid blackmail, he said,"No way I've had mine."
A G
Just too much for him to lose, because of some cuervo passion
A G
Cold, cold forty-five, answered in Texas fashion
A Bb C G
I know that your oil is black, but your dipstick is pearly White
A Bb C G
Ten gallons on your head, that ain't what I need tonight
Bm C G
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Bm C G
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Bm C
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Solo:(B C#m A)2x
B C#m A
Bright red went to his head
B C#m A A7
Tequila tension rising
Bm
This is no business for the weak at heart
This is no business for those with a nervous, disposition
B
This is no business for the weak at heart
This is no business for those with a nervous, disposition
B C#m A
Tanned man from the F.E.D.'s
B C#m A
Cool mohair buying off the squeeze
Bm C G
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Bm C G
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Bm C
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C
This is no business for the weak at heart
Bm C G
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Bm C G
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Bm C
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How to play Showdown At The Border
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.