Houston Chords
by Dean Martin
Houston by Dean Martin is a more advanced guitar song played in the key of A. It uses the chords A, D, E, F, Bb, Eb, Gb and B. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro:
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#1.
A D A
Well it's lonesome in this old town, everybody
D
puts me down.
A D A D
I'm a face without a name..just walking in the
A
rain.
A E A E
Goin' back to Houston, Houston, Houston.
#2.
A D
I got holes in both of my shoes, well, I'm a
A D
walking case of the blues.
A D A
Saw a dollar yesterday, but the wind blew it away.
A E A F
Goin' back to Houston, Houston, Houston.
#3.
Bb Eb Bb
I haven't eaten in about a week, I'm so hungry
Eb
when I walk, I squeak.
Bb Eb Bb
Nobody calls me friend, it's sad the shape I'm in.
Bb F Bb F
Goin' back to Houston, Houston, Houston.
INTERLUDE: Bb Eb Bb Eb Bb Eb Bb
Bb F Bb Gb
(Goin' back to Houston, Houston, Houston.
#4.
B E B
I got a girl waiting there for me, well, at least
E
she said she'd be.
B E B
I got a home and a big warm bed and a feather
pillow for my head.
B Gb B Gb
Goin' back to Houston, Houston, Houston.
OUTRO:
B E B
Well, it's lonesome in this old town, everybody
E
puts me down.
B E B E
I'm a face without a name, just walking in the
B
rain.
B Gb B
Goin' back to Houston, Houston, Houston.
B Gb B
Goin' back to Houston, Houston, Houston..(Fade.)
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