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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "If You're Gonna Play In Texas" by Alabama: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "If You're Gonna Play In Texas" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "If You're Gonna Play In Texas" by Alabama. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "If You're Gonna Play In Texas" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "If You're Gonna Play In Texas" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.