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Tennessee Border No. 2 chords by
Red Foley
Red Foley
Ernest Tubb
Ernest Tubb
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Key: B major•
Verse 1
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G

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Her eye s was red,
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G

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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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Her hair was long, she had a tony.
C
C

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Her neck looked like a roll of bologna.
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Her teeth stuck out so firm
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C

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she didn't have much sense
D
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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Her marriage license cost a quarter
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C

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G

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On the Tennessee border
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C

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F
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One night I took her out
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C

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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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G

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He had brass knuckles made to or der

Now my teeth are scattered
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C

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on the Tennessee border
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G

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Her hair was red, her name was Hannah
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Her nose looked like a big banana
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She weighed so much, he had some trouble
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C

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He thought that he was seeing double
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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

Now 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 across the line
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She stumped her toe
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and fell in a bale of turd and tine

Hey, Earlies

Yeah, Red

What in the world ever happened
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to that old man's daughter?

Well, the last time I saw her, Red,
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she was headed for The
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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Tennessee Border No. 2?

The original key of Tennessee Border No. 2 by Red Foley, Ernest Tubb is B major.

What are the main chords for Tennessee Border No. 2?

The primary chords used in Tennessee Border No. 2 are B, E, A, F#.

Do I need a capo to play Tennessee Border No. 2?

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

Is Tennessee Border No. 2 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 No. 2?

The tempo of Tennessee Border No. 2 is approximately 207 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Tennessee Border No. 2?

You can easily change the key of Tennessee Border No. 2 using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Can I print the guitar chords for Tennessee Border No. 2?

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Tennessee Border No. 2. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for Tennessee Border No. 2?

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 Red Foley, Ernest Tubb.

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