Texas
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E B E B F#/A# E B E B F#/A# E
B E
It's been a while, and I've been alone
B F#/A# E
and you've been the only thing I've known
B E
Born in the South, at home in the North
B F#/A# E
We could be anywhere you want
B E
Now you're taking me down where you grew up
B F#/A# E
I wish I had known you when we were young
B E
You figured me out, I know I've said it enough
B F#/A#
but waiting is just too much
E B
So cover my skin with your sunkissed light
E B F#/A# E
There's a bonfire burning tonight
B
We could be all right
E B F#/A#
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E B E B F#/A# E B
E B F#/A#
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B E
Picture it now, down the road
B F#/A# E
Oh just say the word and I'll go
B E
Wherever you are, whatever the coast
B F#/A# E
You are the one I care for the most
B E
Remember the night we slept on the roof?
B F#/A# E
I didn't sleep much to tell the truth
B E
Now we're the sand caught in the tide
B F#/A#
We laugh until we cry
E B
Won't you cover my skin with your sunkissed light
E B F#/A# E
There's a bonfire burning tonight
B
We could be all right
E B F#/A#
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E B E B F#/A# E B
E B F#/A#
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E B E B F#/A# E B E B F#/A#
E B
Pull me closer, hold me tighter
E B F#/A#
The nights are long but the stars are brighter,
E B
Pull me closer, hold me tighter
F#
Take me down, take me down, take me down
E B
Won't you cover my skin with your sunkissed light
E B F#/A# E
There's a bonfire burning tonight
B
We could be all right
E B F#/A#
Evaline, Evaline, Evaline, Evaline
E B
Cover my skin with your sunkissed light
E B F#/A#
Won't you cover my skin with your sunkissed light
E B
Won't you cover my skin with your sunkissed light
E B F#/A#
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E B E B F#/A# E B
E B F#/A#
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How to play Texas
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.