"T" For Texas

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To play the Easy Chords for "T" For Texas, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: D

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[D]T for Texas, [D]T for Tennessee
[D]T for Texas, [D]T for Tennessee
[G]T for Thelma, the gal that [A]made a wreck out of me
[D]If you don't want me, mama [G]you sure don't have to stall
[D]If you don't want me, mama [G]you sure don't have to stall
[A]I can get more women [D]than a passenger train can haul
[A]I'm gonna buy me a pistol [D]just as long as I'm tall
[A]I'm gonna buy me a pistol [D]just as long as I'm tall
[D]I'm gonna shoot poor Thelma, just [G]to see her jump and fall
[A]And if that's your mama, you [D]better tie her to your side
[D]If that's your mama, better [G]tie her to your side
[A]'Cause if she flags my train [D]I'm sure gonna let her ride
[D]I'm gonna buy me a shotgun [D]with a great long shiny barrel
[D]I'm gonna buy me a shotgun [D]with a great long shiny barrel
[G]I'm gonna shoot that rounder [A]that stole away my gal
[G]I'd rather drink muddy water [A]and sleep in a hollow log
[G]I'd rather drink muddy water [A]and sleep in a hollow log
[D]Than to be in Atlanta, [D]treated like a dirty dog
[G]Well, it's T for [A]Texas, T for Tennessee
[D]T for Texas, [D]T for Tennessee
[G]T for Thelma, the gal that [A]made a wreck out of me.

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key D (D Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 3 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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"T" For Texas by Johnny Cash is played in the key of D with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: D (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti G (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti A (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for "T" For Texas by Johnny Cash: sounding in D (Capo Fret 2, shape C) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in D (Capo on Fret 2 (played in C shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open cowboy chords (C, G, D, Em, Am) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from D to G requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – IV – V

Song chords:

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D G A

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song uses a minimalist 4-chord structure.

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key D Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into C, maintaining D sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family D

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of D. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I D Tonic

ii Em Supertonic

iii F#m Mediant

IV G Subdominant

V A Dominant

vi Bm Submediant

vii° C#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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KEY: D • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – IV – V • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for "T" For Texas (Johnny Cash)?

To play the Easy Chords for "T" For Texas, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for "T" For Texas?

The original recording key for "T" For Texas by Johnny Cash is D. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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