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Misheard lyrics (also called mondegreens) occur when people misunderstand the lyrics in a song. These are NOT intentional rephrasing of lyrics, which is called parody. This page contains all the misheard lyrics for If You're Gonna Play In Texas that have been submitted to this site and the old collection from inthe80s started in 1996. For more information about the misheard lyrics available on this site, please read our FAQ.

Alabama's, "If You're Gonna Play In Texas"
Misheard Lyrics:
I remember down in Houston we were putting on a show
When a cowboy in the back stood up and yelled, 'Hot nachos!'.
Original Lyrics:
I remenber down in Houston we were putting on a show
When a cowboy in the back stood up and yelled, 'Cotton-eye Joe!"
Alabama's, "If You're Gonna Play In Texas"
Misheard Lyrics:
I remember down in Houston we were putting on a show
When a cowboy in the back stood up and yelled, 'Hot time, Joe!'.
Original Lyrics:
I remember down in Houston we were putting on a show
When a cowboy in the back stood up and yelled, 'Cotton-eye Joe!'
Alabama's, "If You're Gonna Play In Texas"
Misheard Lyrics:
If you're gonna jack in Texas
You gotta have a piddle in your hand.
Original Lyrics:
If you're gonna play in Texas
You gotta have a fiddle in the band.
Alabama's, "If You're Gonna Play In Texas"
Misheard Lyrics:
If you're gonna play in Texas, you gotta have a finger in the ham
Original Lyrics:
If you're gonna play in Texas, you gotta have a fiddle in the band
Alabama's, "If You're Gonna Play In Texas"
Misheard Lyrics:
If you're gonna play in Texas
You gotta have a finger in the ham.
Original Lyrics:
If you're gonna play in Texas
You gotta have a fiddle in the band.
Alabama's, "If You're Gonna Play In Texas"
Misheard Lyrics:
If you're gonna play in Texas
You gotta have a n***** in the band.
Original Lyrics:
If you're gonna play in Texas
You gotta have a fiddle in the band.
Alabama's, "If You're Gonna Play In Texas"
Misheard Lyrics:
That Lee guitar is hot
But not for a Louisiana man.
Original Lyrics:
That lead guitar is hot
But not for 'Louisiana man.'
Alabama's, "If You're Gonna Play In Texas"
Misheard Lyrics:
When a cowboy in the back stood up and yelled "Hot Nachos!!!"
Original Lyrics:
When a cowboy in the back stood up and yelled "Cotton-Eye Joe!!!"
Alabama's, "If You're Gonna Play In Texas"
Misheard Lyrics:
When a cowboy in the back stood up and yelled, 'Hot Dog Joe!!!'
Original Lyrics:
When a cowboy in the back stood up and yelled, 'Cotton-Eye Joe!!!'
Alabama's, "If You're Gonna Play In Texas"
Misheard Lyrics:
You gotta have a peter in your hand
Original Lyrics:
You gotta have a fiddle in the band
Alabama's, "If You're Gonna Play in Texas"
Misheard Lyrics:
He said, "We love what you done, boys don't get us wrong,
There's just something missin' on your sauce."
Original Lyrics:
He said, "We love what you're doin', boys don't get us wrong,
There's just something missin' in your song."
Alabama's, "If You're Gonna Play in Texas"
Misheard Lyrics:
I remember down in Houston we were putting on a show
When a cowboy in the back stood up and yelled, "Uh-uh, Joe!"
Original Lyrics:
I remember down in Houston we were putting on a show
When a cowboy in the back stood up and yelled, "Cotton-eye Joe!"
Alabama's, "If You're Gonna Play in Texas"
Misheard Lyrics:
I remember down in Houston, we were putting on a show,
When a cowboy in the back stood up and stepped on my toe!
Original Lyrics:
I remember down in Houston, we were putting on a show,
When a cowboy in the back stood up and yelled "Cotton-Eyed Joe!"
Alabama's, "If You're Gonna Play in Texas"
Misheard Lyrics:
If you're gonna date in Texas, you gotta have candy in your van.
Original Lyrics:
If you're gonna play in Texas, you gotta have a fiddle in the band
Alabama's, "If You're Gonna Play in Texas"
Misheard Lyrics:
If you're gonna pay your taxes, you gotta have a fiddle in the band.
Original Lyrics:
If you're gonna play in Texas, you gotta have a fiddle in the band.
Alabama's, "If You're Gonna Play in Texas"
Misheard Lyrics:
That lead guitar is hot but not for Louise and Amanda
So rosin up that vocal lady love and let's all dance
Original Lyrics:
That lead guitar is hot but not for "Louisiana Man"
So rosin up that bow for "Faded Love" and let's all dance

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