Introduction
A Love Letter to the Lone Star State: Rediscovering the Spirit of Home in George Strait – Take Me To Texas
When you think of country music that captures the soul of a place, few songs do it as evocatively and sincerely as George Strait – Take Me To Texas. Known affectionately as the “King of Country,” George Strait has spent decades serenading us with stories of love, loss, and legacy. But in this particular song, it’s not just about melody—it’s a heartfelt tribute to the land that shaped him.
Take Me To Texas isn’t a commercial anthem or radio chart-chaser. Instead, it’s a reflective piece that feels like a personal prayer wrapped in six-string warmth. From the very first note, it’s clear that Strait is calling us to slow down and remember what truly matters—heritage, land, and belonging. For many who have lived through shifting times, changing cities, and evolving country values, this song feels like a deep exhale—a reminder that roots still matter.
Originally recorded for the “Texas Rising” miniseries soundtrack, the song paints vivid images of wide-open plains, frontier bravery, and the rugged spirit that defines Texas culture. Yet, it’s not just for Texans. There’s something universally resonant about the longing for home, for a place that speaks to your identity in ways words barely can. That’s the emotional thread Strait pulls on masterfully.
What makes George Strait – Take Me To Texas so timeless is its authenticity. Strait doesn’t need to embellish or overproduce. His voice carries the weight of lived experience, and his delivery is as steady and true as a country road after the rain. For longtime fans, this song is a natural extension of the George they’ve always known: understated, proud, and deeply rooted. And for those just discovering him, it’s a stunning invitation to explore a catalog built on sincerity.
In a world that’s often in a hurry to move forward, Take Me To Texas offers something rare—a musical invitation to go home.
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Lyrics
Take me to Texas 200 years ago
Where a pride rose from the ashes of San Jacinto
It still beats in every heart like a battle cry
Where I was born, where I was raised, so when I die
Take me to Texas on the open range
The Rio Grande is in my veins
It’s heaven there and so my prayer
Is that you’ll take me anywhere in Texas, the only home I know
I’m a child of the Alamo and the Yellow Rose
So when I go
Take me to Texas, where my daddy worked
Where his blood and sweat and tears are still in that red dirt
Wild Palominos run, cowboys are kings
And if I stray too far, I’ll let my Lone Star dreams
Take me to Texas on the open range
The Rio Grande is in my veins
It’s heaven there and so my prayer
Is that you’ll take me anywhere in Texas, the only home I know
I’m a child of the Alamo and the Yellow Rose
So when I go, take me to Texas
There is something in the sky
And in your momma’s eyes
So even if you try to move away
You’ll end up on some road somewhere
With your thumb up in the air
When they ask you where you’re headed, you’ll just say
Take me to Dallas, Fort Worth or San Antone
Houston, Laredo, Galveston
Or Austin, maybe Abilene
The closest thing I’ve ever seen to Heaven’s the Gulf of Mexico
I’m a child of the Alamo and the Yellow Rose
So when I go, take me to Texas, mm-hm
Take me to Texas
Oh, take me to Texas
Take me to Texas