My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
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Key of D, with no capo to play along with the youtube video.
In 3/4 time
D
I grew up dreaming of being a cowboy
G D
Loving the cowboy ways
Pursuing the life of my high riding heroes
E7 A7
I burned up my childhood days
D
I learned all the rules of the modern day drifter
G D
Don't you hold onto nothing too long
G D
Just take what you need from the ladies
G D A7 D
Then leave them the words of a sad country song
G D
My heroes have always been cowboys
E7 A7
And they still are it seems
G D G
Sadly in search of but one step in back of
D A7 D
Themselves and their slow moving dreams
Cowboys are special with their own brand of misery
G D
From being alone too long
G D
You could die from the cold in the arms of a nightmare
E7 A7
Knowing well your best days are gone
D
Picking up hookers instead of my pen
G D
I let the words of my years fade away
G D
Old worn out saddles old worn out
G D A7 D
Memories with no one and no place to stay
G D
My heroes have always been cowboys
E7 A7
And they still are it seems
G D G
Sadly in search of but one step in back of
D A7 D
Themselves and their slow moving dreams----
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How to play My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.