He Rides The Wild Horses
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[rythem guitar Intro]
D C
D
[Verse 1]
D
Just a rodeo drifter
C D
he comes and he goes
D A
like a wild wind that blows in the night
D C D
the highways and backroads are all that he knows
D C D
he'll be gone with the mornin's grey light
[Verse 2]
D C D
Like a blue norther howlin' like the tumbleweeds blow
D A
there's no way to settle him down
D C D
His spirit's as wild as the horses he rides
D C D
his freedom he wears like a crown
[Chorus]
G D
And he rides the wild horses
D C
the same blood flows through their viens
G D
yes he rides the wild horses
D C D
like the horses he'll never be tamed
[Verse 3]
D C D
He'll never be broke he won't be tied down
D A
He'll never wear non man's brand
D C D
He won't fit in with a magnified crowd
D C D
'cause movin's all he understands
[Chorus]
G C
And he rides the wild horses
D C
the same blood flows through their viens
G D
yes he rides the wild horses
D C D
like the horses he'll never be tamed
G C
And he rides the wild horses
D C
the same blood flows through their viens
G D
yes he rides the wild horses
D C D
like the horses he'll never be tamed
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| h Hammer-on
| p Pull-off
| b Bend
| br Bend release
| pbr Pre-bend release
| / Slide up
| N Tremolo
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How to play He Rides The Wild Horses
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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.