Ernest Tubbs - Waltz Across Texas Ukulele Chords
Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Ukulele G chord diagram
Ukulele D7 chord diagram
[Opening]
When [G]we dance together my [D7]world’s in disguise
It’s a fairyland tale that’s come [G]true.
And when you look at me with those [D7]stars in your eyes,
I could waltz across Texas with [G]you
[chorus]
[G]Waltz across Texas with [D7]you in my arms,
Waltz across Texas with [G]you.
Like a storybook ending I’m [D7]lost in your charms,
And I could waltz across Texas with [G]you.
[Closing]
My [G]heartaches and troubles are [D7]just up and gone
The moment that you come in [G]view
And with your hand in mine, I could [D7]dance on and on
And I could waltz across Texas with [G]you.
[chorus]
[G]Waltz across Texas with [D7]you in my arms,
Waltz across Texas with [G]you.
Like a storybook ending I’m [D7]lost in your charms,
And I could waltz across Texas with [G]you.
How to play Waltz Across Texas on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
Ernest Tubbs - Waltz Across Texas on ukulele requires 2 chords and 1 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Waltz Across Texas uses these transitions most often: D7 → G (8) and G → D7 (8). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with G - D7 chord transition.
1. G → D7 chord transition
To move from G to D7;
- While playing G, lift your middle finger from A string fret 2.
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from E string fret 3 to A string fret 3.
Waltz Across Texas chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Waltz Across Texas .
- Waltz Across Texas includes 16 chord transitions, 1 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how Waltz Across Texas connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After G, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → D7: 1%
After D7, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (51%), G7 (18%), and C (6%).- D7 → G: 51%