Texas Tornado
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Doug Sahm Texas Tornado written by Doug Sahm
Doug Sahm vocals/guitar
Barry Goldberg organ/piano
George Rains drums
Steve Vargas bass
Louis Ortega guitar/vocals
Frank Paredes guitar/vocals
A
There boarding up the windows
D A
There nailing down the doors
A
It's gonna hit tonight now
B E
It gonna hit the shore
A
Gonnna tear up all the ranches
D A
Gonna kill old Galveston
A E A
Texas Tornado you all son of a gun
D A
Texas Tornado coming down from the sky
A B E
Texas Tornado I dont wanna die
A D A
Texas Tornado the Lords gonna see us thru
A E A
Texas Tornado be careful it don't get you
SOLO
A
It blew out Amarillo
D A
Came thundering across the plains
A
People in Houston and Corpus were crying
B E
Said the weathman was insane
A
You better pack up the kids and take the news
D A
In the car on the run
A E A
Texas tornado you old son of a gun
D A
Texas Tornado coming down from the sky
A B E
Texas Tornado I dont wanna die
A D A
Texas Tornado the Lords gonna see us thru
A E A
Texas Tornado be careful it don't get you
From The Sir Douglas Band "Texas Tornado"
Atlantic Records 1973
Doug Sahm Music/Unichappell(BMI)
How to play Texas Tornado
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 A. 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.