Youre From Texas
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YOU'RE FROM TEXAS (C. Walker)
as recorded by Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys (1946)
from The Tiffany Transcriptions Vol. 4 (1985 Rhino Records)
INTRO
Bb G C C F Bb G C F
Bb G C C F Bb Bb G C C F
Bb7 Eb C F Bb G C F Bb F
Bb G
Pardon me stranger I hope there's no danger
C7
You'll think I'm getting off of my range
F Bb G
Oh but I calculate that you're from my state
C F
And though you may think its strange
Bb G C7
I allow as how you're from Texas
C F Bb
Because the lingo I understand
Bb G C
I'll bet my cale that you hail from Texas
C F
There's no mistaking the brand
Bb7 Eb
You've got a smile like an acre of sunflower
C F
Your eyes are blue bonnet blue
Bb G C
Shake hands its grand that you're from Texas
F Bb
Cause I'm from Texas too
PIANO SOLO
Bb G C C F Bb G C F
Bb G C C F Bb Bb G C C F
Bb Eb
You've got a smile like two acres of sunflower
C F
Your eyes are blue bonnet blue
Bb G C
Shake hands its grand that you're from Texas
F Bb
Cause I'm from Texas too
How to play Youre From Texas
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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.