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Luckenbach Texas Chords

Waylon Jennings Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Luckenbach Texas Chords – Guitar

Waylon Jennings’ classic country ode to simpler times and places. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady tempo to capture the laid-back feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

The only two things in life that make it worth livin’

C G

Is guitars that tune good and firm feelin’ women

D C

I don’t need my name in the marquee lights

G D G

I got my song and I got you with me tonight

C G

Maybe it’s time we got back to the basics of love

D C G

Let’s go to Luckenbach, Texas with Waylon and Willie and the boys

Chorus

C G

This successful life we’re livin’ got us feudin’

D C

Like the Hatfields and McCoys

G C

Between Hank Williams’ pain songs and Newbury’s train songs

G D

And Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain

C G

Out in Luckenbach, Texas ain’t nobody feelin’ no pain

Verse 2

G

So baby, let’s sell your diamond ring

C G

Buy some boots and faded jeans and go away

D C

This coat and tie is chokin’ me

G D

In your high society you cry too much

G

And money can’t buy back

C G

Your youth when you’re old

D C G

Or a friend when you’re lonesome or a love that’s grown cold

Chorus

C G

This successful life we’re livin’ got us feudin’

D C

Like the Hatfields and McCoys

G C

Between Hank Williams’ pain songs and Newbury’s train songs

G D

And Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain

C G

Out in Luckenbach, Texas ain’t nobody feelin’ no pain

Bridge

G

Let’s go to Luckenbach, Texas

C G

With Waylon and Willie and the boys

D C

This successful life we’re livin’ got us feudin’

G

Like the Hatfields and McCoys

Chorus

C G

This successful life we’re livin’ got us feudin’

D C

Like the Hatfields and McCoys

G C

Between Hank Williams’ pain songs and Newbury’s train songs

G D

And Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain

C G

Out in Luckenbach, Texas ain’t nobody feelin’ no pain

Outro

G

Out in Luckenbach, Texas

C G

Ain’t nobody feelin’ no pain

D

That’s right

C

Out in Luckenbach, Texas

G D

Ain’t nobody feelin’ no pain

G

Yeah

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and back to G is the core of this song. Practice switching between these chords cleanly before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Luckenbach Texas Chords – Ukulele

Waylon Jennings’ classic country ode to simpler times and places. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady tempo to capture the laid-back feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

The only two things in life that make it worth livin’

C G

Is guitars that tune good and firm feelin’ women

D C

I don’t need my name in the marquee lights

G D G

I got my song and I got you with me tonight

C G

Maybe it’s time we got back to the basics of love

D C G

Let’s go to Luckenbach, Texas with Waylon and Willie and the boys

Chorus

C G

This successful life we’re livin’ got us feudin’

D C

Like the Hatfields and McCoys

G C

Between Hank Williams’ pain songs and Newbury’s train songs

G D

And Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain

C G

Out in Luckenbach, Texas ain’t nobody feelin’ no pain

Verse 2

G

So baby, let’s sell your diamond ring

C G

Buy some boots and faded jeans and go away

D C

This coat and tie is chokin’ me

G D

In your high society you cry too much

G

And money can’t buy back

C G

Your youth when you’re old

D C G

Or a friend when you’re lonesome or a love that’s grown cold

Chorus

C G

This successful life we’re livin’ got us feudin’

D C

Like the Hatfields and McCoys

G C

Between Hank Williams’ pain songs and Newbury’s train songs

G D

And Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain

C G

Out in Luckenbach, Texas ain’t nobody feelin’ no pain

Bridge

G

Let’s go to Luckenbach, Texas

C G

With Waylon and Willie and the boys

D C

This successful life we’re livin’ got us feudin’

G

Like the Hatfields and McCoys

Chorus

C G

This successful life we’re livin’ got us feudin’

D C

Like the Hatfields and McCoys

G C

Between Hank Williams’ pain songs and Newbury’s train songs

G D

And Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain

C G

Out in Luckenbach, Texas ain’t nobody feelin’ no pain

Outro

G

Out in Luckenbach, Texas

C G

Ain’t nobody feelin’ no pain

D

That’s right

C

Out in Luckenbach, Texas

G D

Ain’t nobody feelin’ no pain

G

Yeah

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and back to G is the core of this song. Practice switching between these chords cleanly before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Luckenbach Texas Chords – Piano

Waylon Jennings’ classic country ode to simpler times and places. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady tempo to capture the laid-back feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

The only two things in life that make it worth livin’

C G

Is guitars that tune good and firm feelin’ women

D C

I don’t need my name in the marquee lights

G D G

I got my song and I got you with me tonight

C G

Maybe it’s time we got back to the basics of love

D C G

Let’s go to Luckenbach, Texas with Waylon and Willie and the boys

Chorus

C G

This successful life we’re livin’ got us feudin’

D C

Like the Hatfields and McCoys

G C

Between Hank Williams’ pain songs and Newbury’s train songs

G D

And Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain

C G

Out in Luckenbach, Texas ain’t nobody feelin’ no pain

Verse 2

G

So baby, let’s sell your diamond ring

C G

Buy some boots and faded jeans and go away

D C

This coat and tie is chokin’ me

G D

In your high society you cry too much

G

And money can’t buy back

C G

Your youth when you’re old

D C G

Or a friend when you’re lonesome or a love that’s grown cold

Chorus

C G

This successful life we’re livin’ got us feudin’

D C

Like the Hatfields and McCoys

G C

Between Hank Williams’ pain songs and Newbury’s train songs

G D

And Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain

C G

Out in Luckenbach, Texas ain’t nobody feelin’ no pain

Bridge

G

Let’s go to Luckenbach, Texas

C G

With Waylon and Willie and the boys

D C

This successful life we’re livin’ got us feudin’

G

Like the Hatfields and McCoys

Chorus

C G

This successful life we’re livin’ got us feudin’

D C

Like the Hatfields and McCoys

G C

Between Hank Williams’ pain songs and Newbury’s train songs

G D

And Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain

C G

Out in Luckenbach, Texas ain’t nobody feelin’ no pain

Outro

G

Out in Luckenbach, Texas

C G

Ain’t nobody feelin’ no pain

D

That’s right

C

Out in Luckenbach, Texas

G D

Ain’t nobody feelin’ no pain

G

Yeah

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and back to G is the core of this song. Practice switching between these chords cleanly before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Luckenbach Texas Chords – Banjo

Waylon Jennings’ classic country ode to simpler times and places. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady tempo to capture the laid-back feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

The only two things in life that make it worth livin’

C G

Is guitars that tune good and firm feelin’ women

D C

I don’t need my name in the marquee lights

G D G

I got my song and I got you with me tonight

C G

Maybe it’s time we got back to the basics of love

D C G

Let’s go to Luckenbach, Texas with Waylon and Willie and the boys

Chorus

C G

This successful life we’re livin’ got us feudin’

D C

Like the Hatfields and McCoys

G C

Between Hank Williams’ pain songs and Newbury’s train songs

G D

And Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain

C G

Out in Luckenbach, Texas ain’t nobody feelin’ no pain

Verse 2

G

So baby, let’s sell your diamond ring

C G

Buy some boots and faded jeans and go away

D C

This coat and tie is chokin’ me

G D

In your high society you cry too much

G

And money can’t buy back

C G

Your youth when you’re old

D C G

Or a friend when you’re lonesome or a love that’s grown cold

Chorus

C G

This successful life we’re livin’ got us feudin’

D C

Like the Hatfields and McCoys

G C

Between Hank Williams’ pain songs and Newbury’s train songs

G D

And Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain

C G

Out in Luckenbach, Texas ain’t nobody feelin’ no pain

Bridge

G

Let’s go to Luckenbach, Texas

C G

With Waylon and Willie and the boys

D C

This successful life we’re livin’ got us feudin’

G

Like the Hatfields and McCoys

Chorus

C G

This successful life we’re livin’ got us feudin’

D C

Like the Hatfields and McCoys

G C

Between Hank Williams’ pain songs and Newbury’s train songs

G D

And Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain

C G

Out in Luckenbach, Texas ain’t nobody feelin’ no pain

Outro

G

Out in Luckenbach, Texas

C G

Ain’t nobody feelin’ no pain

D

That’s right

C

Out in Luckenbach, Texas

G D

Ain’t nobody feelin’ no pain

G

Yeah

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and back to G is the core of this song. Practice switching between these chords cleanly before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Luckenbach Texas Chords – Mandolin

Waylon Jennings’ classic country ode to simpler times and places. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady tempo to capture the laid-back feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

The only two things in life that make it worth livin’

C G

Is guitars that tune good and firm feelin’ women

D C

I don’t need my name in the marquee lights

G D G

I got my song and I got you with me tonight

C G

Maybe it’s time we got back to the basics of love

D C G

Let’s go to Luckenbach, Texas with Waylon and Willie and the boys

Chorus

C G

This successful life we’re livin’ got us feudin’

D C

Like the Hatfields and McCoys

G C

Between Hank Williams’ pain songs and Newbury’s train songs

G D

And Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain

C G

Out in Luckenbach, Texas ain’t nobody feelin’ no pain

Verse 2

G

So baby, let’s sell your diamond ring

C G

Buy some boots and faded jeans and go away

D C

This coat and tie is chokin’ me

G D

In your high society you cry too much

G

And money can’t buy back

C G

Your youth when you’re old

D C G

Or a friend when you’re lonesome or a love that’s grown cold

Chorus

C G

This successful life we’re livin’ got us feudin’

D C

Like the Hatfields and McCoys

G C

Between Hank Williams’ pain songs and Newbury’s train songs

G D

And Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain

C G

Out in Luckenbach, Texas ain’t nobody feelin’ no pain

Bridge

G

Let’s go to Luckenbach, Texas

C G

With Waylon and Willie and the boys

D C

This successful life we’re livin’ got us feudin’

G

Like the Hatfields and McCoys

Chorus

C G

This successful life we’re livin’ got us feudin’

D C

Like the Hatfields and McCoys

G C

Between Hank Williams’ pain songs and Newbury’s train songs

G D

And Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain

C G

Out in Luckenbach, Texas ain’t nobody feelin’ no pain

Outro

G

Out in Luckenbach, Texas

C G

Ain’t nobody feelin’ no pain

D

That’s right

C

Out in Luckenbach, Texas

G D

Ain’t nobody feelin’ no pain

G

Yeah

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and back to G is the core of this song. Practice switching between these chords cleanly before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Luckenbach Texas Chords – Harmonica

Waylon Jennings’ classic country ode to simpler times and places. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady tempo to capture the laid-back feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

The only two things in life that make it worth livin’

C G

Is guitars that tune good and firm feelin’ women

D C

I don’t need my name in the marquee lights

G D G

I got my song and I got you with me tonight

C G

Maybe it’s time we got back to the basics of love

D C G

Let’s go to Luckenbach, Texas with Waylon and Willie and the boys

Chorus

C G

This successful life we’re livin’ got us feudin’

D C

Like the Hatfields and McCoys

G C

Between Hank Williams’ pain songs and Newbury’s train songs

G D

And Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain

C G

Out in Luckenbach, Texas ain’t nobody feelin’ no pain

Verse 2

G

So baby, let’s sell your diamond ring

C G

Buy some boots and faded jeans and go away

D C

This coat and tie is chokin’ me

G D

In your high society you cry too much

G

And money can’t buy back

C G

Your youth when you’re old

D C G

Or a friend when you’re lonesome or a love that’s grown cold

Chorus

C G

This successful life we’re livin’ got us feudin’

D C

Like the Hatfields and McCoys

G C

Between Hank Williams’ pain songs and Newbury’s train songs

G D

And Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain

C G

Out in Luckenbach, Texas ain’t nobody feelin’ no pain

Bridge

G

Let’s go to Luckenbach, Texas

C G

With Waylon and Willie and the boys

D C

This successful life we’re livin’ got us feudin’

G

Like the Hatfields and McCoys

Chorus

C G

This successful life we’re livin’ got us feudin’

D C

Like the Hatfields and McCoys

G C

Between Hank Williams’ pain songs and Newbury’s train songs

G D

And Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain

C G

Out in Luckenbach, Texas ain’t nobody feelin’ no pain

Outro

G

Out in Luckenbach, Texas

C G

Ain’t nobody feelin’ no pain

D

That’s right

C

Out in Luckenbach, Texas

G D

Ain’t nobody feelin’ no pain

G

Yeah

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and back to G is the core of this song. Practice switching between these chords cleanly before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.