Luckenbach, Texas (Back To The Basics Of Love)

· by Waylon Jennings

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The (G)on ly two things in (D7)life that make it worth (G)liv in’

is (C)gui tars that tune good, and (D7)firm feel in’ (G)wom en.

(C)I don’t need my name in the mar quee (G)lights;

I (C)got my song and I (D7)got you with me to (G)night.

May be it’s time we got (D7)back to the ba sics of (G)love.

Let’s go to Luck en bach, Tex as with Way lon and Wil lie and the (C)boys.

This suc (D)cess ful life we’re liv in’ got us feud in’ like the Hat fields and Mc (G)Coys.

Be tween Hank Wil liams’ pain songs and New ber ry’s train songs and (C)“Blue Eyes Cry in’ in the (Am)Rain,”

out in (Am7)Luck en bach, Tex as, (D7)ain’t no bod y feel in’ no pain.

So, (G)ba by, let’s sell your dia mond ring, (D7)buy some boots and fad ed jeans and (G)go a way.

This coat and tie is chok in’ me; (D7)in your high so ci e ty you (G)cry all day.

We’ve been so bus y keep in’ up with the Jones’

(Cmaj7)four car ga rage, and we’re (A7)still build in’ on.

(C)May be it’s time we got (D7)back to the ba sics of (G)love.

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Luckenbach, Texas (Back To The Basics Of Love) by Waylon Jennings — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Luckenbach, Texas (Back To The Basics Of Love)” by Waylon Jennings 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 78 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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Is "Luckenbach, Texas (Back To The Basics Of Love)" 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 "Luckenbach, Texas (Back To The Basics Of Love)"?: 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 Waylon Jennings songs work for kids?: Try "ARE YOU SURE HANK DONE IT THIS WAY", "LUCKENBACH, TEXAS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.