West Texas Rain
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Intro
Verse
C
I have been restless
C/E
I have been reckless
F
I've been a strain on my mommas heart
C
I've been a drunk
C/E
I've been a dreamer
F
Pulling the strings on this old guitar
C
Ive found a few answers
C/E
But I've still got questions
F G
Kept it together and fallen apart
[Refrão]Chorus
Am
I got secrets and stories
G
Old shoebox memories
F
And choices that I'd like to change
Am
Teardrops and laughter
G
And me chasing after
F
Years that go as quick as they came
C G F
Like a west Texas rain
C G F
Like a west Texas rain
Verse
C
Well I've been a lover
C/E
I've been a father
F
I've been a brother
G
And I've been a son
C
Well I've been a preacher
C/E
I've been a sinner
F
If you can name it
G
I've probably been one
C
I'm strong for the struggle
C/E
Constantly reaching
F G
Reaching for something that I've never done
[Refrão]Chorus
Am
And I got secrets and stories
G
Old shoebox memories
F
Choices that I'd like to change
Am
I got teardrops and laughter
G
And me chasing after
F
Years that go as quick as they came
C G F
Like a west Texas rain
C G F
Like a west Texas rain
G Am F G Am F G
Am
So close your eyes and hold on
G
We're here and we're gone
C
It goes as quick as it came
C G F
Just like a west Texas rain
C G F
Just like a west Texas rain
C G F
Just like a west Texas rain
C G F
Just like a west Texas rain
How to play West Texas Rain
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.