Luckenbach, Texas

by Waylon Jennings
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Lyrics

The (G)on ly two things in (D)life that make it worth (G)liv in’

is (C)gui tars that tune good and (D7)firm feel in’ (G)wom en.

(C)I don’t need my name in the mar quee (G)lights;

I (C)got my song and I (D7)got you with me to (G)night.

May be it’s time we got (D7)back to the ba sics of (G)love.

Let’s go to Luck en bach, Tex as with Way lon and Wil lie and the (C)boys.

This suc (D7)cess ful life we’re liv in’ got us feud in’ like the Hat fields and Mc (G)Coys.

Be tween Hank Wil liams’ pain songs and New ber ry’s train songs and (C)“Blue Eyes Cry in’ in the (Am)Rain,”

out in (D7)Luck en bach, Tex as, (D7)ain’t no bod y feel in’ no pain.

So, (G)ba by, let’s sell your dia mond ring, (Am)buy some boots and (D7)fad ed jeans and (G)go a way.

This coat and tie is chok in’ me; (Am)in your high so (D7)ci e ty you (G)cry all day.

We’ve been so bus y keep in’ up with the Jones’

(C)four car ga rage, and we’re (A)still build in’ on.

(C)May be it’s (G)time we got (D7)back to the ba sics of (G)love.

Luckenbach, Texas — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Luckenbach, Texas" by Waylon Jennings: 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 G, 90 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Luckenbach, Texas”

What key is "Luckenbach, Texas" by Waylon Jennings played in?
Luckenbach, Texas is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Luckenbach, Texas"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Luckenbach, Texas" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Luckenbach, Texas"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Luckenbach, Texas"?
"Luckenbach, Texas" was originally performed by Waylon Jennings. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Luckenbach, Texas"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Am, C, D, D7, G.
What other songs by Waylon Jennings can I play here?
Try "ARE YOU SURE HANK DONE IT THIS WAY", "Luckenbach, Texas (Back To The Basics Of Love)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Luckenbach, Texas" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Luckenbach, Texas" by Waylon Jennings. 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 "Luckenbach, Texas" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Luckenbach, 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.