Luckenbach, Texas (Back To The Basics Of Love)

by Waylon Jennings
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The (G)on ly two things in (D7)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 (D)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 (Am7)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, (D7)buy some boots and fad ed jeans and (G)go a way.

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

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

(Cmaj7)four car ga rage, and we’re (A7)still build in’ on.

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

Let’s go to

Luckenbach, Texas (Back To The Basics Of Love) by Waylon Jennings

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 78 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Luckenbach, Texas (Back To The Basics Of Love)

What key is "Luckenbach, Texas (Back To The Basics Of Love)" in?
"Luckenbach, Texas (Back To The Basics Of Love)" by Waylon Jennings is in the key of G with a tempo of 78 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Luckenbach, Texas (Back To The Basics Of Love)" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Luckenbach, Texas (Back To The Basics Of Love)" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Luckenbach, Texas (Back To The Basics Of Love)" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Waylon Jennings can I play here?
Try "ARE YOU SURE HANK DONE IT THIS WAY", "LUCKENBACH, TEXAS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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