Texas
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[Intro ]
Am C G D7
[Verso 1]
Am C G D7
Big talk and empty plans, that's all that he left me when he ran somewhere out west
Am C G D7
Called the operator can you help me find him, no phone, number, only got a fake name, no home address
[Refrão]
Am D7 F C
Never made it to Texas,
Am D7 F C
Didn't even make it to that town on the borderline
Am D7 F C
And all that time you've spent here wasted
Am D7 F C
Drinking till you drown, you're working hard for your next dime
Am C G D7
[Verso 2]
Am C G D7
Told him we could run away, forget our fights of yesterday and go, but he said no
Am C G D7
Prairie loving man that lives on, in my miond he's out of luck, cuase I'm out of time
[Refrão]
Am D7 F C
Never made it to Texas,
Am D7 F C
Didn't even make it to that town on the borderline
Am D7 F C
And all that time you've spent here wasted
Am D7 F C
Drinking till you drown, you're working hard for your next dime
[Ponte]
F Am F
Spend my whole life waiting,
Am F
For him to come around
Am G D7
Oh, i've been so patient since you left town, since you left town
[Refrão]
Am D7 F C
Never made it to Texas,
Am D7 F C
Didn't even make it to that town on the borderline
Am D7 F C
And all that time you've spent here wasted
Am D7 F C
Drinking till you drown, you're working hard for your next dime
Outro
Am D7 F C
One foot on the ground, praying for the sun to rise
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How to play Texas
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.