Texas In 1880 Chords
by Pat Green
Texas In 1880 by Pat Green is a beginner-friendly guitar song played in the key of Em. It uses the chords G, C, Em and D. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: G C Em C
Verse 1
Em
I can hear the wind whisper my name
G
Tellin? me it?s time to head out again
D
My horses are trailered and the lights are shutdown
C
I?m long overdue for headin? outta town
Em
Gotta fever that they call the rodeo
G
Just enough winners and make the next show
D
Sometimes you make eight sometimes you hit dirt
C
Go on pin another number to the back of my shirt
G D C
And I?ll ride that pony fast
G D C
Like a cowboy from the past
G D C
Be young and wild and free
G D C
Like Texas in 1880
G D C
Just like Texas in 1880
Verse 2
Em
Awe, from Phoenix to Tulsa to the Astro Dome
G
From New York City down to San Antone
D
There?s boys that are ridin? for legendary fame
C
And our money?s all gone but they still ride the same
Em
Our hearts are getting? broken
And our heads are getting? busted
G
We?ll always believe in the things that we trusted
D
They?ll be those nights when glory comes round
C
And we?ll tip our hats and wave to the crowd?
(repeat chorus)
Outro
D
Someday when you?re older someone?ll see
Em
That buckle hangin? there on your belt
C
Askin? just how it felt?