Cowboy Romance
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Intro:
A A D A
D A
It's a Saturday afternoon romance
Bm D
between a cowboy and a fool
A
And a fool
A
A drunken meet up
in a crude saloon
D A
A poor rocky mountain town
D
He's a scoundrel and
A
She's no pearl
Bm D A
And together they are two lovers cruel
A
Got her balanced on his knee
D A
He knows exactly what to say
D
"You ain't been born
A
'til you get out of town
Bm D
and honey, you might come with me"
A
might come with me"
E
If you do
D A
If you do
Bm
If you do
D
And if you do
E
I'll spare the innocent ones
D A
and take you with me
Bm D A
And together we will be drifters free"
A
Got her tangled in his arms
D A
she's a lusting, trusting fool
D
"No man born can rule me
A
that I've sworn
Bm D
but stranger if you do,
A
I'll belong to you"
E
If you do
D A
If you do
Bm
If you do
D
And if you do
E
"Would you spare the innocent ones
D A
Would you take me with you?
Bm D
Can you love the land
A
and love me too?"
A
As he grows sober
sees his love anew
D A
in the morning light so true
Bm D
and he gets on the move
A
On the move
How to play Cowboy Romance
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.