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West texas sun chords by
Nanci Griffith
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Key: B major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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Wash away the tears

All the angry times we shared
C
C

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All the feelings and the
Am
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Sorrows come and gone

We have let them slip away

Because I'm standing here today
Gsus4
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And I'm smil ing at your old
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West Texas sun
Verse 2
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I remember times

When you'd weathered out my mind
C
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But you always had a peaceful
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Word to say

And you could always bring

a smile

With the mischief in your eyes
C
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Still, I'm glad the miles
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Keep me separate from your games
Verse 3
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You know you're still as wild
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As those old west Texas plains
D
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Standing by the highway
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Do you still call my name?
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Lord, I can't believe
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It's been such a long,
Gsus4
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C
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long time
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Since I've seen that Texas boy smile
Verse 4
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Well, I'll be heading out of town

I may stop by next time around
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Hell, it's raining, but at least
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That's something real

I came shackled down with fears

About our dreams and wasted years
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And now I know exactly how to feel
Interlude 1
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Verse 5
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Wash away the tears

All the angry times we shared
C
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All the feelings and the
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Sorrows come and gone

We have let them slip away

Because I'm standing here today
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Smiling at your old west
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Texas sun
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • Am

  • C

  • Gsus4

  • D

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of West texas sun by Nanci griffith is B major.

The primary chords used in West texas sun are B, C#m, E, Bsus4, F#.

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

Yes, this version uses open chords like B, C#m, E, Bsus4, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of West texas sun is approximately 136 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of West texas sun 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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