Friday Night Rodeo
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Intro D G D A
D
Dust in the air as the lights come on
G
Boots hit the dirt, yeah, the crowd rolls strong
D
Pickup trucks lined by the county gate
A
Small-town fire on a Friday night late
D
Shes got her number pinned, reins in her hand
G
Heart beatin fast like a kick drum band
D
I pull my gloves on, feel that pull
A
Next out the chute is a mean black bull
[Pré-Refrão]
Bm
When the announcer calls our names out loud
G
Time slows down in front of that crowd
A
Yeah, everything fades when the gate swings wide
[Refrão]
D
Its a Friday night rodeo, fire in her eyes
G
Barrels fly by under Texas skies
Bm
Eight seconds feel like forever to me
A
Shes racin that clock, Im ridin that beast
D
The crowd goes wild, hear em scream and shout
G
Cowboy and cowgirl, givin it all weve got
Bm
When them gates swing open, everybody knows
A
This is our life at the Friday night rodeo
[Verso 1]
D
Her horse cuts tight, leather and speed
G
She leans in low, thats pure grace I see
D
The clock keeps tickin, my heart skips time
A
She crosses that line, right on the dime
D
I nod my hat, rope tied just right
G
That bull hits hard, but I hold on tight
D
Eight long seconds, hangin on faith
A
I hit that dirt, still standin straight
[Pré-Refrão]
Bm
We meet by the fence, dust on our skin
G
Laughin like winners, no matter who wins
A
Yeah, side by side where weve always been
[Refrão]
D
Its a Friday night rodeo, fire in her eyes
G
Barrels fly by under Texas skies
Bm
Eight seconds feel like forever to me
A
Shes racin that clock, Im ridin that beast
D
The crowd goes wild, hear em scream and shout
G
Cowboy and cowgirl, givin it all weve got
Bm
When them gates swing open, everybody knows
A
This is our life at the Friday night rodeo
[Ponte]
Bm
Under them bleachers, hands locked tight
G
Sayin a prayer we both come home alright
D
Win or lose, yeah, one things true
A
That dirt-road dream keeps pullin us through
Bm
Two wild hearts, one dusty road
G
Chasin dreams wherever they go
A
No matter where that highway bends
[Refrão]
D
Yeah, Friday night rodeo, neon and dust
G
Steel gates slammin, thunder and trust
Bm
She rides for the time, I ride for pride
A
Two wild hearts on the same hard ride
D
When the last light fades and the crowd goes slow
G
We load the trailer, headin home
Bm
With buckles, bruises, and stories we know
A
We belong to the Friday night rodeo
Final
D
Yeah, bulls get mean and the nights get loud
G
But shes my forever in that rodeo crowd
( D A D )
How to play Friday Night Rodeo
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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.