If You're Gonna Play In Texas

by Alabama
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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.

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"If You're Gonna Play In Texas" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 224 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “If You're Gonna Play In Texas”

Why does "If You're Gonna Play In Texas" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "If You're Gonna Play In Texas".
What key is "If You're Gonna Play In Texas" by Alabama played in?
If You're Gonna Play In Texas is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "If You're Gonna Play In Texas"?
The arrangement plays at 224 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "If You're Gonna Play In 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 "If You're Gonna Play In Texas"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "If You're Gonna Play In Texas"?
"If You're Gonna Play In Texas" was originally performed by Alabama. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "If You're Gonna Play In Texas"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, D, E, F#m. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Alabama can I play here?
Try "ANGELS AMONG US", "I'M IN A HURRY", "CHRISTMAS IN DIXIE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "If You're Gonna Play In Texas"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "If You're Gonna Play In Texas".
Can I see all the notes in "If You're Gonna Play In Texas"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 224 BPM.