The Texas Way
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
Fm D D G#m
E A D D G D
D A A D
G G D
[Chorus]
D G D
Down here in Texas there's Gringos and there's Mexicans
D A A
You know we love to hear 'em say.... hey
D G
Down here in Texas we'll kick your ass for breakfast
D D
Yeah it's just the Texas way
[Verse]
D G
Up in New York City their balls are a little bitty
D D A
Too much work, too little play
D G
Down here in San Antonio we make love all night long
D D D
Yeah it's just the Texas way
[Chorus]
D G
Cause, down here in Texas there's Gringos and there's Mexicans
D A
You know we love to hear 'em say, hey
D G D
Down here in Texas we'll kick your ass for breakfast
A D D
Yeah it's just the Texas way
[Post-Chorus]
G D
You pretty boys in New York call those queers in California
E A
It's a promise not a threat son and I just thought I'd warn ya
D G
Down here in Texas we'll kick your ass for breakfast
D D
Yeah it's just the Texas way
[Instrumental]
D D G D
D A
Play me somethin' on that guitar, ya hear
D G D A D
[Verse]
D G
I know Davy Crockett had some big ones in his pocket
D D A
He said, hell no, I think I'll stay
D G
I don't give a damn a 'bout Santa Anna
D D D
Now it's called the Texas way
[Chorus]
D G
Down here in Texas there's Gringos and there's Mexicans
D A
You know we love to hear 'em say hey
D G
Down here in Texas we'll kick your ass for breakfast
D A D D
Yeah it's just the Texas way
[Post-Chorus]
G G D
You pretty boys in New York call those queers in California
E A
It's a promise not a threat son and I just thought I'd warn ya
D G
Down here in Texas we'll kick your ass for breakfast
D A D
Yeah it's just the Texas way
[Instrumental]
D D
G (uhh, haa)
D A D D G
D A D
[Post-Chorus]
G D
All you pretty boys in New York call those queers in California
E A
It's a promise not a threat son and I just thought I'd warn ya
D G
Down here in Texas we'll kick your ass for breakfast
D A D D
Yeah it's just the Texas way
[Outro]
G D
A D
Just trying to warn you son
G D
It's the Texas way
D G D
All you pretty boys in New York
E A
And all them queers out in California
D G
Down here in Texas we'll kick your ass for breakfast
D D
Yeah it's just the Texas way
How to play The Texas Way
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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.