Texas Fiddle Song
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Intro
D A E A
[Verso 1]
A D A
I get this goin' fever every time I hear a tune
B7 E
Talks about South Texas where the cactus is in bloom
A D A
Feel I oughta be there every evenin' after dark
D A E A
To hear the fiddlers fiddlin' round a tune called Old Joe Clark
Solo
| A | A | A | A |
| A | A | G A | A | A
[Verso 2]
D A
We played that show in Tulsa then it was Ft Worth bound
B7 E
We headed down south 35 to this South Texas town
A D A
It's a different world and a lot of fun if you like that country sound
D A E A
You can find yourself a partner when they boil that cabbage down
Solo
| A D | A E | A D | A |
| A D | A E | A D | A |
[Verso 3]
A D A
If you're ever down in Texas and feeling all alone
B7 E
There's a lot of kicker places just south of San Antone
A D A
Ain't nothing fancy mind you just a place where good folks go
D A
You can hear the boot heels start to click
E A
When they hear the Cotton Eyed Joe
Outro
A D A E A A D A E A
A A E A
A A E A
How to play Texas Fiddle Song
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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.