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Intro 1
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Verse 1
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If the storm doesn't kill me, the government will
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I've got to get that out
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of my head
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It's a new day today
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and the coffee is strong
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I've finally got some
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rest
Verse 2
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So a man's put to task
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and challenges
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I was taught to hold my head high
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Col lect what is mine
C
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Make the best of what today
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has
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Verse 3
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Houston is filled with promise
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Laredo is a beautiful place
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Galveston sings like that song that I loved
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Its meaning has not been erased
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Verse 4
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And so there are claims forgiven
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And so there are things
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that are gone
Verse 5
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Houston is filled with promise
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Laredo is a beautiful place
D
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Galveston sings like that song that I loved
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Its meaning has not been erased
Verse 6
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And some things,
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they fall to the wayside
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Their memory is yet to be still
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Belief has not filled me
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And so I am put to the test
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Dm

  • Em

  • D

  • C

  • G

  • F

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Houston by R.E.M. is D major.

The primary chords used in Houston are Dm, Em, D, C, G, F.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Dm, Em, D, C, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Houston is approximately 88 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Houston using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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