Ghost Riders In The Sky
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Am C C
An old cowpoke went ridin' out one dark and windy day;
Am C C
upon a ridge he rested as he went along his way,
Am Am
when all at once a mighty herd of red-eyed cows he saw
F F Am
a-plowing through the ragged sky and up a cloudy draw.
[Refrão] Am C Am
Yippie i ay Yippie i o!
F C Am
The ghost herd in the sky
Am C
Their brands were still on fire and their hooves were made of steel,
Am C
their horns were black and shiny and their hot breath he could feel.
Am Am
A bolt of fear went through him as they thundered through the sky,
F F Am
For he saw the riders coming hard and he heard this mournful cry:
[Refrão] Am C Am
Yippie i ay Yippie i o!
F C Am
Ghost riders in the sky.
Am C
Their faces gaunt, theireyes were blurred, their shirts all soaked with sweat,
Am C
They're ridin' hard to catch that herd but they 'aint caught 'em yet,
Am
'cause they've got to ride forever on that range up in the sky
F F Am
on horses snorting fire. As they ride on, hear them cry:
[Refrão] Am C Am
"Yippie i ay Yippie i o!"
F C Am
Ghost riders in the sky.
(Instrumental break)
Am C
As the riders loped on by him he heard one call his name:
Am C
"If you want to save your soul from hell a-riding on our range,
Am Am
then, cowboy, change your ways today or with us you will ride.
F F Am
trying to catch the devil's herd across these endless skies."
[Refrão] Am C Am
"Yippie i ay Yippie i o!"
F C Am
Ghost riders in the sky.
How to play Ghost Riders In The Sky
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.