What makes Texas Texas?
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Visitors sometimes wonder
What makes Texas, Texas?
But if you’re from the Lone Star state
It’s a question that perplexes
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To us, the answer is obvious
We’re like no other state
But if you need a reason,
We’ll list some ways it’s great
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It has a motto.
“Y’all don’t mess with Texas”
That’s the Golden Rule
It means we’re tough, don’t mess with us
And we won’t mess with you
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It’s huge!
When compared to Europe
There’s clearly no debate
It’s bigger than any country there
And it’s the size of fifteen states!
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Crossing Texas takes all day
Unless you stop to rest;
There are more than 800 miles
To drive from east to west
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We love chili!
In Texas, we love our chili
It really hits the spot
It’s the best of any state
But it’s not chilly – it’s hot!
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It has really big things.
Things are bigger in our state
We really like to prove it
We like to build a thing SO BIG
There’s just no way to move it!
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You’ll find boots fit for a giant
If you’re down in San Antone
And a really big spur in Lampases
Just so they won’t be alone.
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We remember the Alamo.
You only have to say the name
And everyone will know
You mean the historic battle site –
Who could forget the Alamo?
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Buc-ee’s!
We have plenty of ginormous things
But some people still want more
So Buc-ee’s got the wild idea
To build the world’s largest store!
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Amazing rodeos!
We are excellent riders,
And can hold our own, of course.
What anyone else does standing still
Texans can do on a horse!
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Route 66
You’ll have wonderful memories
Of the places you have been,
Like Amarillo’s Cadillac Ranch
And the famous U-Drop Inn.
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There’s one more thing that’s oversized
That you’ll discover as you roam
Texans have the biggest hearts
And love their home sweet home.
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So what makes Texas, Texas?
Much more than you knew
And the most Texas thing of all
Is sharing it with you.