Cowboy
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Capo 2
Intro: F G C (2x)
G F C
You could say I’ve reached that time I know my trade
G F C
And that I know how to care for my guitar and I know how to get up late
Am Em
Comfortable when I sleep on the floor
F C
I’ve played a fair few shows and I’m gonna play more
G F C
And all along the while I was just trying to make people smile
[Refrão] C G F
I play cowboy chords
C G F
These air conditioned words
C G F G
About longing for the prairie and living in the suburbs
C G F
I sing simple songs
C G F
About rights and wrongs
C G F G
About finding that trail that leads away from everyone
F G C
G F C
And darling I know I do not give you much
G F C
I get hungry for a wondering and then I don’t come back for months
Am Em
And I keep your picture by my side
F C
It’s in my wallet, it’s on my mind
G F
Every song I know, contains a whisper of your soul
[Refrão] C G F
I play cowboy chords
C G F
These air conditioned words
C G F G
About longing for the prairie and living in the suburbs
C G F
I sing simple songs
C G F
About rights and wrongs
C G F G
About finding that trail that leads away from everyone
F G C
F G C
And so my days slip away all the same
F G C
Rolling wheels, hotels rooms and going grey
F G C
Casting glances over my shoulder as I go
F G C
Tying knots and dwell on things I do not know
G F C
I know my trade out on these boards with cowboy chords
G F C
I know my trade out on these boards with cowboy chords
G F C
I know my trade out on these boards with cowboy chords
G F C
I know my trade out on these boards with cowboy chords
How to play Cowboy
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 F. 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.