Cowboy On The Run
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G Em G Em
Sometimes I dream of a world without war:
C D
People laughing in the sun...
G Em G Em
A world without love ain't no place to live.
C D
Yet I'm still living but the gun...
D Am
I'm just another cowboy on the run.
G Em G Em
Sometimes the rain gets all in my eyes
C D
Till I can't see the wrongs I've done...
G Em G Em
I've got trouble on ahead, the sheriff close behind,
C D
God... I'd love to see the sun.
D Am
I'm just another cowboy on the run.
G Am
Standing in a window, I don't know what to do.
G Am
Hanging in a doorway, I'm trying to pass on through.
G Am
Walking on a freeway, I don't know where to go.
G Am
I go my way, there's nothing here to do.
G Em G Em
I'll try to sail the sea, ride wild and free,
C D
Act as if my time would never come...
G Em G Em
Keep on getting higher, set my soul afire,
C D
Baby, when all's been said and done...
D Am
I'm just one more cowboy on the run.
D Am
Just another cowboy on the run,
D Am
Yes, I'm still living by the gun,
D Am
I would give the world to see the sun.
How to play Cowboy On The Run
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.