Capo
3
Difficulty
Beginner πΆ
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Key: Bb
Tuning: E A D G B E
Intro:
D | G :
Verse 1:
C G
If you ever go to Houston better walk right
D G
Keep your hands in your pockets and your gun-belt tight
C G
You'll be asking for trouble, if you're lookin' for a fight
D G
If you ever go to Houston, boy, you better walk right
Verse 2:
C G
If you're ever down there on Bagby and Lamar
D G
You better watch out for the man with the shining star
C G
Better know where you're going or stay where you are
D G
If you're ever down there on Bagby and Lamar
Verse 3:
C G
I know these streets I've been here before
D G
I nearly got killed here during the Mexican war
C G
Something always keeps me coming back for more
D G
I know these streets I've been here before
[Interlude]
C | G | D | G :
Verse 4:
C G
If you ever go to Dallas say hello to Mary Anne
D G
Say I'm still pullin' on the trigger, hangin' on the best that I can
C G
If you see her sister Lucy say I'm sorry I'm not there
D G
Tell her other sister Betsy to pray the sinner's prayer
[Interlude]
C | G | D | G :
Verse 5:
C G
I got a restless fever burnin' in my brain
D G
Got to keep ridin' forward, can't spoil the game
C G
The same way I leave here will be the way that I came
D G
Got a restless fever burnin' in my brain
Verse 6:
C G
Mr. Policeman, can you help me find my gal
D G
Last time I saw her was at the Magnolia Hotel
C G
If you help me find her you can be my pal
D G
Mr. Policeman, can you help me find my gal
[Interlude]
C | G | D | G :
Verse 7:
C G
If you ever go to Austin, Fort Worth or San Antone
D G
Find the bar rooms I got lost in and send my memories home
C G
Put my tears in a bottle, screw the top on tight
D G
If you ever go to Houston you better walk right
Outro: (Repeat and Fade Out)
C | G | D | G :
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Published: April 14, 2026
Last Updated: April 14, 2026