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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "If You're Gonna Play In Texas" by Alabama in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of A. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "If You're Gonna Play In Texas"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature A. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "If You're Gonna Play In Texas" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature A, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 224 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.