What key is "If You're Gonna Play In Texas" in?

"If You're Gonna Play In Texas" by Alabama is in the key of A with a tempo of 224 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "If You're Gonna Play In Texas" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "If You're Gonna Play In Texas" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "If You're Gonna Play In Texas"?

This arrangement of "If You're Gonna Play In Texas" uses 4 chords: A, D, E, F#m. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.

How long does it take to learn "If You're Gonna Play In Texas" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Alabama can I play here?

Try "ANGELS AMONG US", "I'M IN A HURRY", "CHRISTMAS IN DIXIE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

If you’re gon na play in (E)Tex as, you (D)got ta have a fid dle in the (A)band.

That lead gui tar is hot, but not for a Lou (D)i si an a man.

So, (F#m)ros in up that (E)bow for “Fad ed Love” and let’s all (A)dance.

If you’re gon na play in (E)Tex as, you (D)got ta have a fid dle in the (F#m)band.

I re mem ber down in (E)Hous ton, we were (D)put tin’ on a (A)show, when a cow boy in the back stood up and (D)yelled, pened up “Cot ton Eyed case.

He said we love what you’re doin’, step, you (D)boys, you don’t na get us wrong.

Well, There’s just some thin’ (E)miss in’ in your (A)song.

If you’re gon na play in (E)Tex as, you (D)got ta have a fid dle in the (A)band.

That lead gui tar is hot, but not for a Lou (D)i si an a man.

So, (F#m)ros in up that (E)bow for “Fad ed Love” and let’s all (A)dance.

If you’re gon na play in (E)Tex as, you (D)got ta have a fid dle in the (F#m)band.

So, we dust ed off our (E)boots and put our (D)cow boy hats on (A)straight.

Them a Tex ans raised the roof when Jeff and (D)o pened up “Cot his Eyed case.

You say y’all all wan na two step, you (D)say you wan na do si do.

Well, here’s your fid dlin’ (E)song be fore we (A)go.

If you’re gon na play in (E)Tex as, you (D)got ta have a fid dle in the (A)band.

That lead gui tar is hot, but not for a Lou (D)i si an a man.

So, (F#m)ros in up that (E)bow for “Fad ed Love” and let’s all (A)dance.

If you’re gon na play in (E)Tex as, you (D)got ta have a fid dle in the (F#m)band.

So, we (A)band.

If you’re (A)band.

If you’re gon na play in (E)Tex as, you (D)got ta have a fid dle in the (A)band.

That lead gui tar is hot, but not for a Lou (D)i si an a man.

So, (F#m)ros in up that (E)bow for “Fad ed Love” and let’s all (A)dance.

If you’re gon na play in (E)Tex as, you (D)got ta have a fid dle in the (A)band.

That lead gui tar is hot, but not for a Lou (D)i si an a man.

So, (F#m)ros in up that (E)bow for “Fad ed Love” and let’s all (A)dance.

If you’re gon na play in (E)Tex as, you (D)got ta have a fid dle in the (A)band.

(A)band.

If You're Gonna Play In Texas by Alabama

2 people have learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 224 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “If You're Gonna Play In Texas”

What key is "If You're Gonna Play In Texas" in?: "If You're Gonna Play In Texas" by Alabama is in the key of A with a tempo of 224 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "If You're Gonna Play In Texas" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "If You're Gonna Play In Texas" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "If You're Gonna Play In Texas"?: This arrangement of "If You're Gonna Play In Texas" uses 4 chords: A, D, E, F#m. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "If You're Gonna Play In Texas" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Alabama can I play here?: Try "ANGELS AMONG US", "I'M IN A HURRY", "CHRISTMAS IN DIXIE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.