Ella Langley - Choosin' Texas

Unknown · 120 BPM · 4/4

Ella Langley - Choosin' Texas

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CJust Dmwhen I thought I got him to fall in love with CTennessCmee

CmI sGhould'veDm known better than tAmo take himCm backC to Abilene

CI put hEim riFght back into her arms

FI wasn't a match fGor that kind of spark

GShe's from TexaAs, I cFan tell by the way

FHe's two-steppin'C 'round the room

CAnd judging by the smilDme that's written on his face

DmThere's noGthin' I can do

GIt doesn't take Fa crystal ball to see

FA cowboy always finAmds a way to leave

AmDrinkin' JDmack alFl by mysGelf

GHe's choosin' TexCas, I can tell

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CWelCml, I guDmess he forgot about the Smoky MountCain rain

CThem old HDmank tunes, the Memphis bluesG we used tCo sing

CHe always loved F"Amarillo CmBy Morning"

FI should've takeGn that aCms a warnin'

She's Gfrom Texas, I cFan tell by the way

FHe's two-steppin'C 'round the room

CAnd judging by the smiDmle that's written on his face

DmThere's nGothin' I can do

GIt doesCmn't take Fa crystal ball to see

FA cowboy always finds a wayC to leAmave

AmDrinkDmin' Jack all bFy myselfG

GHe's choosin' CTexas, I can tell

CWhen I'm easFtbound and down, and I can't help but cry

'CGause I-40 geFts lonelierDm with every miBmle

BmI'll kGnow that hFis mind wasn't ever gonna changGe

G'Cause hiDms heart still bGelongs to the Lone Star State

GShe's from TexasDm, I can tell by theF way

FHe's two-steppinC' 'round the room

CAnd judging by the smileBm that's writtenDm on his face

DmThere's nothiGn' I can do, no

GIt doesn'tCm take Fa crystal ball to see

FA cowboy always findsAm a way to leave

AmDrDminkin' Jack allF by myself

FHe's choosin' Texas, I Amcan tell, nDmo

DmDrinkin' Jack allF by myself

HGe's choosin' TeCxas, I can tell

CCome on, babDmy

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DmOh-oCh, yeah

CJusCmt when IDm thought I got him to fall in love wiGth TennessCee

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All Chords Used (9)

KeyD# minor

CapoFret 1

Tempo~120 BPM

How to play Ella Langley - Choosin' Texas by Unknown on guitar

This song is a great beginner pick because it sits in a steady groove and lets you focus on clean changes instead of flashy technique. At about 120 BPM, it should feel driving but manageable, and you can get a nice country-pop flow once the rhythm locks in.

You only need one open shape here, F, while the rest are barre shapes: C#, D#m, C#m, G#, A#m, F#, A#, and Cm. The main thing to watch is the opening move, C# - D#m - C# - C#m, because it asks you to switch between nearby shapes without losing time.

Start by practicing the opening progression slowly and evenly until each change feels automatic. Then add the rest of the chart in short loops, keeping your fretting hand relaxed and your strums consistent. Once the changes feel smooth, bring it up to full tempo and focus on staying steady through every repeat.

Use the play-along above to follow each chord change in time with the music, or learn the shapes first with the chord diagrams below.

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