Cowbow Like Me
View chords used in this chart
Intro: D G A D (x2)
verse 1
D G A D
I'm out here chasin' these rainbows that I need to find,
D G A D G A
I go and Lord knows it kills me to leave her behind,
G
She drew a low card when she gave me her heart,
G D
And sometimes it's hard to believe,
Bm A
That sweet little angel went and got herself tangled
G A D D (1 upward strum)
In the arms of a cowboy like me
[Refrão] C G D
Well I know she deserves more than a drifter that lives for the lights,
C G D
Smokey bars and guitars don't make for no fairy tale life,
Em D
And every time I head home I think I'll find her gone,
G
But she's still there and still wants to be,
Bm A D G A
In the arms of a cowboy like me
verse 2
D G A D
She's worn a hole in the carpet between the bed and the phone,
D G A D
She worries about me when I leave ‘til I'm back home,
G
Cause there's down time for killin' there's whiskey and there's women,
G D
That's just right for feelin' a need,
Bm A
Oh but she's in no danger there's no room for a stranger,
G A D
In the arms of a cowboy like me
[Refrão] C G D
I know she deserves more than a drifter that lives for the lights,
C G D
Smokey bars and guitars don't make for no fairy tale life,
Em D
Every time I head home I think I'll find her gone,
G
But she's still there and still wants to be,
Bm A G D G
In the arms of a cowboy like me
Instrumental
G D G
[Refrão] Em D
Yeah every time I head home I think I'll find her gone,
G
But she's still there and still wants to be,
Bm A G
In the arms of a cowboy like me,
Bm A D G
The arms of a cowboy like me
A D G A D
A Cowboy like me
How to play Cowbow Like Me
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.