Cattle Call
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B E
The cattle are prowlin' the coyotes are howlin'
F# B
Way out where the dogies bawl
B E
Where spurs are a-jinglin' a cowboy is singin'
F# B C#
This lonesome cattle call
F# C#
Doo-Doo Doo-Doo Doo Doo
F# C# F#
Doo-Doo Doo-Doo Doo Doo
B F#
He rides in the sun, till his day's work is done
G# C#
And he rounds up the cattle each fall
F#
Doo-Doo Doo-Doo Doo Doo
C# F#
Singin' his cattle call
B E
For hours he will ride on the range far and wide
F# B
When the night wind blows up a squall
E
His heart is a feather in all kinds of weather
F# B C#
He sings his cattle call
F# C#
Doo-doo doo-doo Doo Doo
F# C# F#
Doo-Doo Doo-Doo Doo Doo
B F#
He's brown as a berry from ridin' the prairie
G# C#
And sings with an ol' western drawl
F#
Doo-Doo Doo-Doo Doo Doo
C# F#
Singin' his cattle call
How to play Cattle Call
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.