Cowboy Church
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C F
Lord I'm just a cowboy and you know cowboy ways
C D7 G7
You probably look at guys like me the way I look at strays
C
You know the kind that wonder off
F C
Away from all the herd I was truly lost myself
G7 C
Until I found the word
F G7
My church is the great out of doors
C
My song is natures sound
F C
The sky is my cathedral
D7 G7
My alter is the ground
F G7
You must be fond of mavericks
C F
Cause you made 'em wild and free
F C
So I know you've got a place up there
G7 C
For old cowboys like me
C
Don't think that I don't love you
F
Because I'm not herd bound
C
Its just that I'm uncomfortable
D7 G7
With other folks around
C
I know You're all around me
F
I see you every day
C
Its just that I don't go to church
G7 C
Where other people pray
F G7
My church is the great out of doors
C
My song is natures sound
F C
The sky is my cathedral
D7 G7
My alter is the ground
F G7
You must be fond of mavericks
C F
Cause you made 'em wild and free
F C
So I know you've got a place up there
G7 C
For old cowboys like me
F G7
You must be fond of mavericks
C F
Cause you made 'em wild and free
F C
So I know you've got a place up there
G7 F C G7 C
For old cowboys like m-e
How to play Cowboy Church
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 C. 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.