Country music icon George Strait recorded “All My Ex’s Live In Texas” in 1987 and the song appears on the album Ocean Front Property. It was penned by Sanger D. Shafer alongside Lyndia J. Shafer and was nominated for Best Male Country Vocal Performance at the 1988 Grammy Awards. “All My Ex’s Live In Texas” took George Strait to the top position on the Billboard country singles chart on July 11, 1987.
Listen to “All My Ex’s Live In Texas” and check out the written lyrics below!
“All My Ex’s Live In Texas” Audio
The song tells the story of a man who reminisces about his past relationships, all of which seem to have taken root in the Lone Star State. The catchy chorus humorously explains why he now resides in Tennessee.
“All My Ex’s Live In Texas” Lyrics
All my ex’s live in Texas
And Texas is the place I’d dearly 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
All my ex’s live in Texas
And Texas is the place I’d dearly love to be
But all my ex’s live in Texas
And that’s why I hang my hat in Tennessee
I remember that old Frio river
Where I learned to swim
And 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 dearly love to be
But all my ex’s live in Texas
And 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
This song transcended its status as a hit single to become a cultural touchstone. Its popularity extends beyond the world of country music, with references in movies, TV shows, and even karaoke playlists. The song’s playful nature and sing-along quality make it a favorite at parties and events, while its distinctly Texan flavor continues to resonate with fans of the genre.
