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If Youre Gonna Play In Texas

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[Intro]
A
[Chorus]
If you're Agonna play in ETexas, you Dgotta have a fiddle in the Aband
That Alead guitar is Ehot but not for "DLouisiana EMan"
So F#mrosin up that Ebow for "Faded DLove" and let's all Adance
If you're Agonna play in ETexas, you Dgotta have a fiddle in the F#mband
[Interlude]
E D    A    A
[Verse 1]
I reAmember down in EHouston we were Dputtin' on a Ashow
When a Acowboy in the Eback stood up and Dyelled, "Cotton-Eyed EJoe"!
He said, "We Alove what you're Edoin', Dboys don't get us Awrong
AThere's just somethin' Emissin' in your Asongs"
[Chorus]
If you're Agonna play in ETexas, you Dgotta have a fiddle in the Aband
That Alead guitar is Ehot but not for "DLouisiana EMan"
So F#mrosin up that Ebow for "Faded DLove" and let's all Adance
If you're Agonna play in ETexas, you Dgotta have a fiddle in the F#mband
[Instrumental]
E D    A  E  D  A  A
[Verse 2]
So we Adusted off our Eboots and put our Dcowboy hats on Astraight
Them ATexans raised the Eroof when Jeff Dopened up his Ecase
You say y'all Aall wanna Etwo-step, you Dsay ya wanna do-si-Ado
Well, Ahere's your fiddlin' Esong before we Ago
[Chorus]
If you're Agonna play in ETexas, you Dgotta have a fiddle in the Aband
That Alead guitar is Ehot but not for "DLouisiana EMan"
So F#mrosin up that Ebow for "Faded DLove" and let's all Adance
If you're Agonna play in ETexas, you Dgotta have a fiddle in the Aband
[Instrumental]
A  E  D  A
A  E  D  E  E
F#m  E  D  A
A  E  D  A  A
[Chorus]
If you're Agonna play in ETexas, you Dgotta have a fiddle in the Aband
That Alead guitar is Ehot but not for "DLouisiana EMan"
So F#mrosin up that Ebow for "Faded DLove" and let's all Adance
If you're Agonna play in ETexas, you Dgotta have a fiddle in the Aband
[Instrumental]
A  E  D  A
A  E  D  E  E
F#m  E  D  A
A  E  D  A  A
A  E  D  A
A  E  D  E  E
F#m  E  D  A
A  E  D  A  A
A  E  D  A
A  E  D  E
(fade out)

All chords in this song (4)

The story behind the song

This song comes from Alabama, a country music band that rose to prominence in the 1980s. Founded by cousins Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, and Jeff Cook, the group was known for its blend of country and rock. "If You're Gonna Play In Texas" was one of their many number one hits, part of a remarkable streak of successful singles. It captures a vibrant, celebratory spirit, inviting you to imagine the lively energy of a true Texas performance.

AI-written from these sources:Alabama (band) — Wikipedia ↗

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If Youre Gonna Play In Texas

by Alabama

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Chords in this song · guitar

F#m

[Intro]

[Chorus]

A E D A

If you're gonna play in Texas, you gotta have a fiddle in the band

A E D E

That lead guitar is hot but not for "Louisiana Man"

F#m E D A

So rosin up that bow for "Faded Love" and let's all dance

A E D F#m

If you're gonna play in Texas, you gotta have a fiddle in the band

[Interlude]

E D A A

[Verse 1]

A E D A

I remember down in Houston we were puttin' on a show

A E D E

When a cowboy in the back stood up and yelled, "Cotton-Eyed Joe"!

A E D A

He said, "We love what you're doin', boys don't get us wrong

A E A

There's just somethin' missin' in your songs"

[Chorus]

A E D A

If you're gonna play in Texas, you gotta have a fiddle in the band

A E D E

That lead guitar is hot but not for "Louisiana Man"

F#m E D A

So rosin up that bow for "Faded Love" and let's all dance

A E D F#m

If you're gonna play in Texas, you gotta have a fiddle in the band

[Instrumental]

E D A E D A A

[Verse 2]

A E D A

So we dusted off our boots and put our cowboy hats on straight

A E D E

Them Texans raised the roof when Jeff opened up his case

A E D A

You say y'all all wanna two-step, you say ya wanna do-si-do

A E A

Well, here's your fiddlin' song before we go

[Chorus]

A E D A

If you're gonna play in Texas, you gotta have a fiddle in the band

A E D E

That lead guitar is hot but not for "Louisiana Man"

F#m E D A

So rosin up that bow for "Faded Love" and let's all dance

A E D A

If you're gonna play in Texas, you gotta have a fiddle in the band

[Instrumental]

A E D A

A E D E E

F#m E D A

A E D A A

[Chorus]

A E D A

If you're gonna play in Texas, you gotta have a fiddle in the band

A E D E

That lead guitar is hot but not for "Louisiana Man"

F#m E D A

So rosin up that bow for "Faded Love" and let's all dance

A E D A

If you're gonna play in Texas, you gotta have a fiddle in the band

[Instrumental]

A E D A

A E D E E

F#m E D A

A E D A A

A E D A

A E D E E

F#m E D A

A E D A A

A E D A

A E D E

(fade out)

About If Youre Gonna Play In Texas Chords by Alabama

Learn how to play If Youre Gonna Play In Texas by Alabama with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “If Youre Gonna Play In Texas chords”, “If Youre Gonna Play In Texas guitar chords”, or “Alabama If Youre Gonna Play In Texas chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy If Youre Gonna Play In Texas chords and for experienced players who want accurate If Youre Gonna Play In Texas lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, E, D, F#m.

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