All My Ex's Live In Texas

George Strait · Icon [2011]

(Sanger D.Shafer - Lyndia J.Shafer)

Chorus:

All my ex's live in Texas

And Texas is the place I'd really love to be

But all my ex's live in Texas

And that's why I hang my hat in Tennessee.

Rosanna's down in Texarkana

Wanted me to push her broom

Sweet Eileen's in Abilene

She forgot I hung the moon

And Allison's in Galveston

Somehow lost her sanity

And Dimple's who now lives in Temple's

Got the law looking for me.

Chorus:

All my ex's live in Texas

And Texas is the place I'd really love to be

But all my ex's live in Texas

And that's why I hang my hat in Tennessee.

--- Instrumental ---

I remember that old Frio River

Where I learned to swim

But it brings to mind another time

Where I wore my welcome thin

By transcendental meditation

I go there each night

But I always come back to myself

Long before daylight.

All my ex's live in Texas

And Texas is the place I'd really love to be

But all my ex's live in Texas

Therefore I reside in Tennessee.

Some folks think I'm hidin'

It's been rumored that I died

But I'm alive and well in Tennessee...

All My Ex's Live In Texas

George Strait's 'All My Ex's Live In Texas' stands as a defining anthem of modern country music, capturing the artist's signature blend of traditional instrumentation and relatable storytelling. Released in 1994, the track became an instant classic, propelling Strait further into the stratosphere of country stardom. The song's narrative humorously addresses the complications of a long-distance relationship, with the protagonist lamenting that his former partners all reside in the same state. This clever premise allowed Strait to showcase his ability to turn a simple concept into a massive hit without relying on complex musical arrangements. As a staple of his extensive discography, the recording remains a beloved example of his enduring influence on the genre, frequently performed at concerts and celebrated for its catchy melody and witty lyricism.