CFC
She was born in College Station; her daddy had a farmer's PHD
CG
Her first steps were taken with the Corps on Kyle Field
CFC
When she graduated, she bought a maroon pick-up truck
CGC
They celebrated down at the Dixie Chicken when she opened her vet practice up
CFC
Now he was born Austin, his daddy had a store down on the drag
CG
Ever since the school had opened, relatives were Longhorn grads
CFC
His room was painted orange, he was getting his degree
CGC
In the band playing French horn, first row, second seat
[Chorus 1]
AmG
Gig 'em Aggies, Hook 'em Horns
FGC
One side's maroon, the other, burnt orange
[Verse]
CFC
He saw her at a concert, way before Robert Earl Keen
CG
She was wearin' an Aggie shirt, to him it didn't mean a thing
CFC
He pushed his way on through the crowd like any ol' hungry bull would do
CGC
When he was close enough he shouted, "Hey, mind if I sit by you'"
CFC
She turned around and stared at him, couldn't believe her eyes
CG
He had a burnt orange jacket, Longhorns from side to side
CFC
Well she looked again and took a chance, said "That's OK with me"
CGC
Something in that second chance went beyond the rivalry
[Chorus 2]
CF
When your eyes are closed and you're in the dark,
CGC
The colors are all the same
CFC
Just two beating hearts not playing any games
AmG
You can gig 'em, you can hook 'em
FG
One thing'll never change
CF
When your eyes are closed and you're in the dark,
CGC
The colors are all the same
[Verse]
CFC
When she went to meet his Mother, she was wearing a cowboy hat
CG
When they left they hugged each other, Mom said, "You're always welcome back"
CFC
When she took him home to Daddy, she worried about the ring in his ear
CGC
He was makin' pretty good money but his tattoo was pretty clear
CFC
Well they decided to get married, bridesmaids wore maroon
CG
The ring bearer carried a burnt orange package to the groom
CFC
Well the ring that he gave her was diamond mounted on two thumbs
CGC
Sitting on a Longhorn cradle, cause when it's said and done
[Chorus 2]
CF
When your eyes are closed and you're in the dark,
CGC
The colors are all the same
CFC
Just two beating hearts not playing any games
AmG
You can gig 'em, you can hook 'em
FG
One thing'll never change
CF
When your eyes are closed and you're in the dark,
CGC
The colors are all the same
[Verse]
CFC
Now all they had to do was figure out where they're gonna live
CG
Well they flipped a coin and that is how she got her way over his
CFC
Well they vacationed up in Kerrville, they went down to the coast
CGC
Their first born they named Earl, you should have heard them boast
CFC
Every year at Thanksgiving, Earl could take either side
CG
All the birthday gifts he was given were hints they couldn't hide
CFC
There were 12th man T-shirts and Longhorns of every size
CGC
His first two words were, "Gig 'em Bevo", always playing both sides
[Chorus 1]
AmG
Gig 'em Aggies, Hook 'em Horns
FGC
One side's maroon, the other, burnt orange
[Verse]
CFC
When it came time to go to college, Earl didn't know what to do
CG
His Dad wanted him in Austin, his Mom in maroon
CFC
Well, the moral of this story, is if you listen to this song
CGC
Where do y'all think he went to college', well , you just might be wrong
CFC
Well he tried both universities and you don't have to wonder how
C
He says with all sincerity...
GC
"I'm a Southwest Texas Bobcat now!"
[Verse]
CF
When your eyes are closed and you're in the dark,
CGC
The colors are all the same
CFC
Just two beating hearts not playing any games
AmG
You can gig 'em, you can hook 'em
FG
One thing'll never change
CF
When your eyes are closed and you're in the dark,
CGC
The colors are all the same