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T For Texas

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[Chorus]
DT for Texas, T for Tennessee
GT for Texas, T for Tennessee
T for AThelma, the gal that made a wreck out of Dme
[Verse 2]
DIf you don't want me, mama you sure don't have to stall
If you Gdon't want me, mama you sure don't have to Dstall
I can Aget more women than a passenger train can Dhaul
[Verse 3]
DI'm gonna buy me a pistol just as long as I'm tall
I'm gonna Gbuy me a pistol just as long as I'm Dtall
I'm gonna Ashoot poor Thelma, just to see her jump and Dfall
[Verse 4]
DAnd if that's your mama, you better tie her to your side
If Gthat's your mama, better tie her to your Dside
'Cause if she Aflags my train I'm sure gonna let her Dride
[Verse 5]
DI'm gonna buy me a shotgun with a great long shiny barrel
I'm gonna Gbuy me a shotgun with a great long shiny Dbarrel
I'm gonna Ashoot that rounder that stole away my Dgal
[Verse 6]
DI'd rather drink muddy water and sleep in a hollow log
I'd rather Gdrink muddy water and sleep in a hollow Dlog
Than to Abe in Atlanta, treated like a dirty Ddog
[Chorus]
DWell, it's T for Texas, T for Tennessee
GT for Texas, T for Tennessee
T for AThelma, the gal that made a wreck out of DmeA  D  

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T For Texas

by Johnny Cash

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[Chorus]

T for Texas, T for Tennessee

A D

T for Thelma, the gal that made a wreck out of me

[Verse 2]

If you don't want me, mama you sure don't have to stall

G D

If you don't want me, mama you sure don't have to stall

A D

I can get more women than a passenger train can haul

[Verse 3]

I'm gonna buy me a pistol just as long as I'm tall

G D

I'm gonna buy me a pistol just as long as I'm tall

A D

I'm gonna shoot poor Thelma, just to see her jump and fall

[Verse 4]

And if that's your mama, you better tie her to your side

G D

If that's your mama, better tie her to your side

A D

'Cause if she flags my train I'm sure gonna let her ride

[Verse 5]

I'm gonna buy me a shotgun with a great long shiny barrel

G D

I'm gonna buy me a shotgun with a great long shiny barrel

A D

I'm gonna shoot that rounder that stole away my gal

[Verse 6]

I'd rather drink muddy water and sleep in a hollow log

G D

I'd rather drink muddy water and sleep in a hollow log

A D

Than to be in Atlanta, treated like a dirty dog

[Chorus]

Well, it's T for Texas, T for Tennessee

T for Texas, T for Tennessee

A D A D

T for Thelma, the gal that made a wreck out of me

About T For Texas Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play T For Texas by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “T For Texas chords”, “T For Texas guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash T For 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 T For Texas chords and for experienced players who want accurate T For Texas lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, A.

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