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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Luckenbach Texas Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Luckenbach Texas Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Luckenbach Texas Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Luckenbach Texas Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Luckenbach Texas Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
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)
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Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady tempo to capture the laid-back feel of the song.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G
C – G
D – C
G – D – G
C – G
D – C – G
Chorus
C – G
D – C
G – C
G – D
C – G
Verse 2
G
C – G
D – C
G – D
G
C – G
D – C – G
Chorus
C – G
D – C
G – C
G – D
C – G
Bridge
G
C – G
D – C
G
Chorus
C – G
D – C
G – C
G – D
C – G
Outro
G
C – G
D
C
G – D
G
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Luckenbach Texas"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Luckenbach Texas" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Luckenbach Texas" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Luckenbach Texas"?
It was written by Bobby Emmons, Chips Moman, and released in 1977.