Out On The Western Plain
View chords used in this chart
Intro:
G D G Bb C G Bb D C Bb C D
D C D
D C D
When I was a cowboy, out on the Western Plain.
D C D
When I was a cowboy, out on the Western Plain.
C D G D
Well, I made a half a million, working hard on a cattle ranch.
C G D
Come a cow cow yicky. come a cow cow yicky, yicky yeah.
C G D
Come a cow cow yicky, come a cow cow yicky, yicky yeah.
D C D
What was the greatest battle, ever on the Western Plain?
D C D
What was the greatest battle, ever on the Western Plain?
C D G D
When me and a bunch of cowboys, rode into Jesse James.
C G D
Come a cow cow yicky, come a cow cow yicky, yicky yeah.
C G D
Come a cow cow yicky, come a cow cow yicky, yicky yeah.
D C D
Now me and a bunch of cowboys, rode into Jesse James.
D C D
When me and a bunch of cowboys, rode into Jesse James.
C D G D
Well, those bullets were a-flying, just like a shower of rain.
C G D
Come a cow cow yicky come a cow cow yicky, yicky yeah.
C G D
Come a cow cow yicky come a cow cow yicky, yicky yeah.
D C D
G Bb D
C D A C D C D
D C D
What was the greatest battle, ever on Bunker Hill?
D C D
What was the greatest battle, ever on Bunker Hill?
C D G D
When me and a bunch of cowboys, rode into Buffalo Bill.
C G D
Come a cow cow yicky, come a cow cow yicky, yicky yeah.
C G D
Come a cow cow yicky, come a cow cow yicky, yicky yeah.
How to play Out On The Western Plain
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.