Texas Forever
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Intro: E A9 E A9
E
It's a single star wavin', so proud and tal
A9
It's the smell of gun powder on the Alamo walls
C#m B
A red Corpus sunset, hill country bluebonnets
A B
Brisket at Cooper's, Joe T's enchiladas
E
It's floatin' the Frío, cold beer in hand
C#m
It's a couple two steppin to a twin fiddle band
B A B
It's a Saturday rodeo, Friday night lights, the prettiest girls you ever seen in your life
A
For those who
E B
The mud on the Brazos and Red Rivers run through our blood
C#m
Let the world know
A E B
We'll fight to the death, for the land and the people we love
C#m
Gather around friends
A E B
It's time for a toast, let us raise up a cold one together
E A9
To Texas forever
E
From the pines to the mountains
The coast to the Plains
A9
There's a pride down inside us, that's hard to explain
C#m B
If ever you were one, then always you'll be
A B
You may wander this world, but your heart never leaves
E
All these cowboys still saddle their horses to ride
C#m
Out here there's just some things that won't ever die
B
Like a ghost in the alley of some 6th St bar
A B
You can still hear the ring in' of Stevie's guitar
A
For those who
E B
The mud on the Brazos and Red Rivers run through our blood
C#m
Let the world know
A E B
We'll fight to the death, for the land and the people we love
C#m
Gather around friends
A E B
It's time for a toast, let us raise up a cold one together
E A9
To Texas forever
E A9
Texas forever
How to play Texas Forever
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.