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Lone Star Blues

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Lone Star Blues by Delbert McClinton in the key of A

Lone Star Blues Capo 2

Intro
A A A A A A D

Verse 1
At AD Truck Stop In San Angelo, I Saw AG Billboard About This Rodeo
This AWeekend Out In El Paso, So I Signed Up To RDide
I Drew A BDull Called Original Sin, Heard He'd GKilled A Couple Of Men
Figured This WaAs Somethin' I Could Win, 'Cause The Devil Was On MDy Side
I WasD Havin' Myself One Hell Of A Ride, When GI Ended Up Disqualified 'Cuz
ThatA Danged Old Bull Just Up An Died, Before They Blew The WhistDle

Chorus
Well I Got Them DNorth Texas Blues, Thought I'd GPaid All My Dues
Then ThemA South Texas Blues, Told Me Son You Ain'tD Through
Had TheD East Texas Blues, An' The GWest Texas Too
I've DoneA All I Know To Do, Tryin’ To Lose,
Tryin’ To Lose These Old Lone Star DBlues

Verse 2
WellD, I Got Laid Off At Brown And Root, Then On My WaGy Back To Cut 'N Shoot
I Lost My AWristwatch An' My Boots, Shootin' Dice With A Dude From DHouston
Well, TherDe Ain't No Jobs Here Workin' Cattle, I Got On GPart-Time Hauling Gravel
With Some OAutfit From Seattle, Down Here Building CustomD Homes

Chorus
Well I Got Them DNorth Texas Blues, Thought I'd GPaid All My Dues
Then ThemA South Texas Blues, Told Me Son You Ain'tD Through
Had TheD East Texas Blues, An' The GWest Texas Too
I've DoneA All I Know To Do, Tryin’ To Lose,
Tryin’ To Lose These Old Lone Star DBlues

Verse 3
I DGassed My Truck An' I Packed My Clothes,
Turned In MyG Key And I Hit The Road
I SaidA Cow Town's Where I'll Go, You Never Know, I Might GetD Lucky
Well I Got A DFriend There Turnin' Knobs, At A GPlace Called Billy Bob's
Said HeA Thought He Could Get Me A Job There Working As A BDouncer
First Night On TheD Job Was Just Insane, Some OldG Boy Got All Deranged
Hit Me In TheA Head With A Harley Chain, To This Day, My Ears StillD Ring

Chorus
Well I Got Them DNorth Texas Blues, Thought I'd GPaid All My Dues
Then ThemA South Texas Blues, Told Me Son You Ain'tD Through
Had TheD East Texas Blues, An' The GWest Texas Too
I've DoneA All I Know To Do, Tryin’ To Lose,
Tryin’ To Lose These Old Lone Star DBlues

Tag
I've DoneA All I Know To Do, Tryin' To Lose,
Tryin' To Lose These Old Lone Star DBlues
Also available in: D (Original) C E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Lone Star Blues?

The chords for Lone Star Blues are: A, D, G

What is the original key of Lone Star Blues?

The original key is D.

What is the difficulty of playing Lone Star Blues?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Lone Star Blues in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Lone Star Blues be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Lone Star Blues on ukulele?

Chord Lone Star Blues can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Lone Star Blues?

Lone Star Blues uses 3 chords: A, D, G

What is the easiest way to play Lone Star Blues?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Lone Star Blues released in?

Lone Star Blues was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Lone Star Blues?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Lone Star Blues to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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