Talk To Texas
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Intro: D
[Verso 1]
D
I've talked to daddy when I've needed a hand and
D
I've called my momma asking another chance
G
And I've talked to Jesus confessing all my sins
D D/F# G D
Again and then I get right back to all the trouble that I've been, all the trouble that I've been
[Refrão]
G D
But if I could talk to Texas
Bm7
I would start with you
A
There ain't a red dirt road
D/F# G
That could keep you from this fool
D
And it must be more than miles
Bm7
That stops your lonestar soul
A
From leaving it behind
Em7
You can always call it Home
D/F# G
But I could talk to Texas
A D
I'd tell him to let you go
[Verso 2]
D
I know it ain't easy to just pack up and leave
D
Cause there ain't no Dallas nowhere in Tennessee
G
But I can be your cowboy in a hat, pearl snap, and boots
D
To prove to you that I'd do anything for us to make it through
G D
Girl, I'd do anything for you
[Refrão]
G
So, if I could talk to Texas
Bm7
I would start with you
A
There ain't a red dirt road
D/F# G
That could keep you from this fool
D
And it must be more than miles
Bm7
That stops your lonestar soul
A
From leaving it behind
Em7
You can always call it Home
D/F# G
But I could talk to Texas
A G
I'd tell him to let you go
Guitar Solo
D Bm7 A
[Ponte]
Em7 D/F#
Girl I know that you've been tryin
G
To cross over those state lines
A
But you'll be here in time
[Refrão]
G
So, if I could talk to Texas
Bm7
I would start with you
A
There ain't a red dirt road
D/F# G
That could keep you from this fool
D
And it must be more than miles
Bm7
That stops your lonestar soul
A
From leaving it behind
Em7
You can always call it Home
G
So, if I could talk to Texas
D/F# G
I wish I could I could talk to Texas
Em D/F# G
So, if I could talk to Texas
A D
I'd tell him to let you go
D
I'd tell him to let you go
Outro:
D
How to play Talk To Texas
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.