The Cow Turd Blues
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E A
There's some things in this country you don't mess with
E B7
And I am blessed to be on that short list
E
We're out here in the real world
A
Not that feel good media swirl
E B7 E
And we've something for you – read our lips
E
They made a huge miscalculation
A
About the mood of this nation
E B7
Good workin' people done got tired of bein' wronged
E
Then they saw one of their own
D A G
Get mistreated and dumped on
E B7 E
They were standin' behind him, he's not alone
G D A
Spoken:
G D
I wanna dedicate this song to Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood,
A
and the first man that said this - President Harry Truman
A G D
Never kick a cow turd on a hot day
E A
Or you might get some poo on your pants legs
Thought they were gonna have some fun
D
Kickin' around old Hank's son
E A
But America had my back all the way
A G D
Remember never kick a cow turd on a hot day
E A
Never pick up a rattle snake the wrong way
D
Never ever kick, would've been much smarter just let it slip
E
Never kick a cow turd, should've let the man just be heard
A
Never kick a cow turd on a hot day
Yee-haw! Sooey!
How to play The Cow Turd Blues
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 E. 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.