Other arrangements of If You're Gonna Play In Texas
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "If You're Gonna Play In 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 A, 224 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “If You're Gonna Play In Texas”
- Can I play "If You're Gonna Play In 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 "If You're Gonna Play In Texas" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "If You're Gonna Play In 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. "If You're Gonna Play In Texas" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "If You're Gonna Play In 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 "If You're Gonna Play In Texas" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.