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Tennessee Border chords by
Ernest Tubb
Ernest Tubb
Red Foley
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Key: B major•
Verse 1
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C
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Her eye s was red,
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her name was Helen.
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C

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Her head looked like a watermelon.
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C

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Her hair was long, she had a tony.

Her neck looked like a roll of baloney.
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C

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Her teeth stuck out so firm
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she didn't have much sense
D
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She could gnaw an ear of corn
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right through a picket fence
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C

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Her marriage license cost a quarter
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C

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On the Tennessee border
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C

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One night I took her out
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to see what we could see
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D

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Just then he saw her husband
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C
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and he stood six foot three
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He had brass knuckles made to order

Now my teeth are scattered
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C

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on the Tennessee border
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Her hair was red, her name was Hannah
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G

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Her nose looked like a big banana

She weighed so much
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G

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she had some trouble
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C

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He thought that he was seeing Dumbo
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He put his arm around her,
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and he tried to hug her
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But he couldn't get close enough,
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C
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cause she had too much blubber
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G

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She was too fat, he couldn't court her

Ah, she wears a girdle
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round her Tennessee border
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One night I took her out,
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just to cross the line
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She stumped her toe
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and fell in a bale of turd and thyme

Hey Ernest,

wouldn't the world ever have
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that old man's daughter?

Well, the last time I saw her,
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she was head hit by the
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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Tennessee Border?

The original key of Tennessee Border by Ernest Tubb, Red Foley is B major.

What are the main chords for Tennessee Border?

The primary chords used in Tennessee Border are B, E, A, F#.

Do I need a capo to play Tennessee Border?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Is Tennessee Border beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like B, E, A, F#, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Tennessee Border?

The tempo of Tennessee Border is approximately 207 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Tennessee Border?

You can easily change the key of Tennessee Border 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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Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Tennessee Border. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for Tennessee Border?

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Ernest Tubb, Red Foley.

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