All My Ex's Live In Texas

· by George Strait

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Lyrics

(G)All

my ex ’s live in (D)Tex as,

and Tex as is a place I’d dear ly love (F#dim7)to (G)be.

But all

my ex ’s live in (D)Tex as.

And that’s why I hang my hat in Ten nes (G)see.

Ro I re san na’s down in Tex ar ka na; want ed me to push her broom.

And And it (D7)sweet I lene’s in Ab i lene; she for got I hung the (G)moon.

And Al li son in Gal ves ton tion

some how lost her san i ty.

And I Dim ples who now (Am7)lives in Tem ple’s got the (D7)law look in’ for me.

(G)All

my ex ’s live in (D)Tex as,

and Tex as is a place I’d dear ly love (F#dim7)to (G)be.

But all

my ex ’s live in (D)Tex as.

And There why I hang my hat in Ten nes (G)see.

Ro I re mem ber that old Fri o Riv er where I learned to to her swim.

And And it (D7)brings to mind an oth er time where I wore my wel come (G)thin.

By tran scen den tal med i ta tion

I go there her each i night.

But I al ways come back (Am7)to my self ple’s got the (D7)long be fore day me.

light.

fore, I re side in Ten nes (G)see.

(D)Some folks think I’m hid ing.

(D)It’s been ru mored that I

But I’m a live and well in Ten nes (G)see.

All My Ex's Live In Texas by George Strait — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “All My Ex's Live In Texas” by George Strait in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 124 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "All My Ex's Live In Texas" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "All My Ex's Live In Texas"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other George Strait songs work for kids?: Try "I CROSS MY HEART", "LOVE WITHOUT END, AMEN", "THE BREATH YOU TAKE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.