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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "If You're Gonna Play In Texas" by Alabama in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "If You're Gonna Play In Texas" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "If You're Gonna Play In Texas" with hands-separate practice in A at 224 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "If You're Gonna Play In Texas"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "If You're Gonna Play In Texas" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "If You're Gonna Play In Texas"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "If You're Gonna Play In Texas" is in the key of A at 224 BPM.