The Yellow Rose Of Texas

by J.K., 1858
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There’s a (G)yel low rose of Tex as and that I am going to see.

No we’ll (D7)oth er fel low loves her, in no oth er, on ly me.

She (G)cried so when I left her, when it like to broke my heart.

And the (G)if I ev er find her, gain we (G)nev er (D7)more will (G)part.

She’s the sweet est rose of col or this fel low ev er knew.

Her eyes are bright as (D7)dia monds; they spar kle like the dew.

You may (G)talk a bout your dear est May and sing of Ros a Lee, but the (D7)Yel low Rose of (G)Tex as beats the (G)belles of (D7)Ten nes (G)see.

Where the (G)Ri o Grande is flow ing for the star ry skies are bright, she we’ll (D7)walks a long the riv er that the qui et of the night.

She (G)thinks if I re mem ber and we part ed long a go, I the (G)prom ised to come back a shall and (G)not to (D7)leave her (G)so.

She’s the sweet est rose of col or this fel low ev er knew.

Her eyes are bright as (D7)dia monds; they spar kle like the dew.

You may (G)talk a bout your dear est May and sing of Ros a Lee, but the (D7)Yel low Rose of (G)Tex as beats the (G)belles of (D7)Ten nes (G)see.

Oh, the (G)belles of (D7)Ten nes (G)see.

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About “The Yellow Rose Of Texas”

What key is "The Yellow Rose Of Texas" by J.K., 1858 played in?
The Yellow Rose Of 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 "The Yellow Rose Of Texas"?
The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Yellow Rose Of Texas" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "The Yellow Rose Of Texas"?
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Who composed "The Yellow Rose Of Texas"?
"The Yellow Rose Of Texas" was originally performed by J.K., 1858. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

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