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Just when I thought I got him to fall in love with Ten nes (C)see,
I should ’ve known (Dm7)bet ter than to take him back to Ab i (C)lene.
I put him right back in to her arms.
I was n’t a match for (Gsus)that kind of spark: she’s from Tex as.
I can (Fmaj9)tell by the way he’s two step pin’ ’round the (C)room.
And judg ing by the smile that’s (Dm7)writ ten on his face, there’s noth in’ I can (G)do.
It (G)does n’t take a (Fmaj9)crys tal ball to see.
A cow boy al ways (Am7)finds a way to leave.
Drink in’ Jack all by my (Fmaj7)self.
He’s choos in’ Tex as, I can (C)tell.
Well, I guess he for got a bout the Smok y Moun tain rain,
them old Hank tunes, the Mem phis blues we used to sing.
He al ways loved “Am a ril lo by Morn ing.” I should ’ve tak en that as a warn ing: she’s from Tex as.
I can He’s choos in’ Tex as, I can (C)tell.
When I’m east bound and down and I can’t help but cry, ’cause I For ty gets lone li er with (G)ev er y mile.
I’ll know that his mind was n’t (G)ev er gon na change, ’cause his (Dm7)heart still be longs to the (G)Lone Star State.
She’s from Tex as.
I can (Fmaj9)tell by the way he’s two step pin’ ’round the (C)room.
And judg ing by the smile that’s (Dm7)writ ten on his face, there’s noth in’ I can (G)do,
naw.
Yeah, it does n’t take a (Fmaj9)crys tal ball to see.
A cow boy al ways (Am7)finds a way to leave.
Drink in’ Jack all by my (Fmaj7)self.
He’s choos in’ Tex as, I can (Am7)tell,
no, oh.
Drink in’ Jack all by my self.
He’s choos in’ Tex as, I can (C)tell.
Oh, oh, yeah!
Just when I thought I got him to fall in love with Ten nes see.
Choosin' Texas — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Choosin' Texas" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 112 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build your country rhythm chops in the key of C, where the chord shapes sit naturally under your fingers but the steady 112 BPM groove demands real control.
Your right hand will carry the melody with a mix of quarter and eighth notes, and you'll want to watch for subtle syncopation in the vocal phrasing — resist the urge to rush those pickup notes heading into each chorus.
Your left hand keeps a steady root-fifth pattern that drives the feel, so practice that independently until it's automatic.
The trickiest spots tend to be transitions where the chord changes land just ahead of the downbeat; slow those bars to half tempo and loop them until the timing clicks.
Use light sustain pedal, lifting cleanly on each chord change to keep things from getting muddy.
Once this one feels comfortable, you'll notice your sense of rhythmic independence between hands has leveled up considerably — that's a skill that pays off in everything you play next.
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About “Choosin' Texas”
- Can I play "Choosin' Texas" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Choosin' Texas" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Choosin' Texas" by Ella Langley played in?
- Choosin' Texas is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Choosin' Texas"?
- The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Choosin' Texas" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Choosin' Texas"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Choosin' Texas"?
- "Choosin' Texas" was originally performed by Ella Langley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- Can a complete beginner play "Choosin' Texas"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Choosin' Texas" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Choosin' Texas"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Choosin' Texas" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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