Texas Wide chords by Kate Stephenson

Intro
C F



Verse
C
 The first time I ever saw a ‘bama
Wasn't miles before I first met Louisiana
 F
I was on my way to the pearly gates
Headin' for Texas wide
C
 The first time I saw the Mississippi was a beautiful sight, but I ain't got nobody with me
 F
I Am on my way to the pearly gates
Headin' for Texas wide

Chorus
C                              F
  It's on the tip of my tongue
 C
No man's land
 F
You're on the tip of my tongue

Verse
C
 Last time I filled the tank was at the water stop, just past the bank
F
Giddy ups won't fix her up, they only turn her red
C
 Last time I spoke to momma, she cried and said she didn't want my melodrama
 F
She was round my age when her ma said, “Baby I won't meet your daughter”
Am  G    C         Em          F
Tell  me, tell me you'll be better
 Dm
Turn the kettle off
 F
Let live what's fine
AmG       C           Em       F
I   know, I  know you'll Do better
 Dm
Leave a light on
 F
Pass down what's mine

Chorus
C                                F
  It's on the tip of my tongue
 C
No mans land
 F
You're on the tip of my tongue

Instrumental
C F C F



Outro
Am   G      C            Em     F
Next  time, next time I'll be better
 Dm
Turn the kettle off.
 F
Let live what's fine
Am   G      C            Em       F
Next  time, next time I'll be better
 Dm
Leave a light on
 F           C
Pass down what's mine.