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 Dimples 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
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
Some folks think I’m hiding
It’s been rumored that I died
But I’m alive and well in Tennessee
I’m alive and well in Tennessee
Thanks, God!
Country Humor and Heartache: A Look at Blake Shelton’s Rendition
Blake Shelton’s performance of “All My Ex’s Live In Texas” brings a playful, tongue-in-cheek spirit to this classic country narrative. The lyrics paint a vivid landscape of past relationships scattered across Texas, each ex-girlfriend having left her unique mark. Rather than wallowing in heartbreak, Shelton’s delivery leans into humor, using witty storytelling to explain why he now calls Tennessee home. Each verse is filled with colorful characters—Rosanna, Eileen, Allison, and Dimples—making the song relatable for anyone who’s tried to move on from love’s complications. The chorus cleverly contrasts longing for Texas with the reality of love gone wrong, blending nostalgia and wit in equal measure.
Song Credits
“All My Ex’s Live In Texas” was written by Sanger D. Shafer and Linda J. Shafer. Blake Shelton performed this version for The Voice. The original song was first released in 1987.