About the song
“All My Ex’s Live In Texas.” Just the title alone conjures up images of wide-open spaces, the twang of a steel guitar, and the kind of heartache that only a country song can truly capture. This 1987 hit, performed by the legendary **George Strait**, isn’t just a song; it’s a storytelling masterclass, a three-minute narrative that paints a vivid picture of love, loss, and the lengths we’ll go to avoid the ghosts of relationships past.
**George Strait**, for those of you who’ve followed country music over the years, needs no introduction. He’s an icon, a traditionalist in a genre that’s seen its fair share of changes. With “All My Ex’s Live In Texas,” he delivers a performance that’s both heartfelt and humorous, a delicate balance that few artists can strike. The song’s protagonist finds himself in Oklahoma, a state conveniently located between his two romantic hotspots: Dallas and Fort Worth. It’s a strategic move, a way to keep a safe distance from those old flames, each one a memory that’s best left undisturbed.
What makes this song so relatable, I think, is its honesty. We’ve all had those moments, haven’t we? Those times when a certain place, a familiar street, or even a particular song can bring back a flood of emotions. “All My Ex’s Live In Texas” taps into that universal experience, that desire to steer clear of the emotional minefields that our past relationships can sometimes become.
Musically, the song is a classic example of Strait’s signature style. The melody is simple, the instrumentation is clean, and Strait’s vocals are as smooth as aged whiskey. It’s a sound that’s both timeless and comforting, a reminder of the power of a well-crafted country tune.
So, whether you’re a longtime fan of **George Strait** or someone who simply appreciates a good story set to music, “All My Ex’s Live In Texas” is a song that’s sure to resonate. It’s a reminder that sometimes, the best way to move forward is to leave the past behind, even if that means making a detour or two along the way.
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Lyrics
All my exes live in Texas
And Texas is a place I’d dearly love to be
But all my exes 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 Dimples who now lives in Temple’s
Got the law looking for me
All my exes live in Texas
And Texas is a place I’d dearly love to be
But all my exes live in Texas
And that’s why I hang my hat in Tennessee
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 exes live in Texas
And Texas is a place I’d dearly love to be
But all my exes 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
