Chorus:
If you're gonna play in Texas,
You gotta have a fiddle in the band.
That lead guitar is hot, but not for "Lousiana Man".
So rosin up that bow for "Faded Love" and let's all dance.
If you're gonna play in Texas,
You gotta have a fiddle in the band.

I remember down in Houston
We were puttin' on a show
When a cowboy in the back stood up and yelled, "Cotton-Eyed Joe"
He said, "We love what you're doin' boys don't get us wrong
There's just somethin' missin' in your song"

Chorus

So we dusted off our boots and put our cowboy hats on straight
Them Texans raised the roof when Jeff opened up his case
You say y'all wanna two-step you say ya wanna doe-si-doe
Well, here's a fiddlin' song before we go

Chorus (repeat and fade)



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    General Comment:I love this song too, but always wondered why they said "loo-siana man" when they're in texas. This song reminds me of my sister, She loves Alabama, and loves to just yell out that part..."cotton eyed joe!"
    Flag Brunicason January 14, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:It's quite obvious the meaning, but I love it. So true! and the fiddle work is amazing! I play so I know!
    Flag bmwmusicgirlon July 13, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:Thats it, I'm moving to Texas.
    Flag TwistedSisteron July 05, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:You've got to be a country fan living in Texas to understand this song! A real country band in Texas does not go without a fiddle player.
    Flag apaintedbarnon December 21, 2004   Link
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    General Comment:Could Yellowcard be a big draw to Texas. There are a punk rock band and they have a fiddle?

    :)
    Flag OpinionHeadon October 13, 2004   Link
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    General Comment:"Louisiana Man" is a song, genius... which is why it is in quotes in the above context.

    I think this song is about if you are in a country band and you are playing in the state of Texas... then you better have a band member playing the fiddle. Deep
    Flag defuncton June 16, 2004   Link
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    General Comment:What is going on with "That lead guitar is hot but not for "Louisianna Man"
    I thought they were in Texas?
    Flag nj13on April 26, 2004   Link

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