The Cows Came Home
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[Intro: ](G) (G) (G) (G)
I'm (G) used to havin' my (C) breakfast in (G) bed
Never have to lift a finger to (C) butter my (G) bread
I keep my (C) baby satisfied if you know what I mean
'Cause she (G) told me I'm walkin' talkin' (C) love mach(G)ine
Lord, I (D) got the self assurance of a king on a throne
Cause she (No Chord) told me that she'd love me 'til the cows came home
The (C7) cows came home
The (D7) cows came home
I (D7) heard somethin' mooin'
Turned around and she was gone
(No Chord) Lord have mercy, the (C) cows came (G) home
The whole (G) herd showed up when they (C) heard she'd (G) gone
But I guess it's better than (C) bein' al(G)one
Well the (C) slammin' of the door is like a pie in the face
But I (G) got enough milk for the (C) human (G) race
I didn't (D) have a clue that there was anything wrong
'Cause she (No Chord) told me that she'd love me 'til the cows came home
REPEAT CHORUS
(C) I didn't see the writing on the wall
(D) Missed the invitation to the bovine ball
(C) I didn't hear no cowbells ringin'
Gonna (D) have to face the music that the (No Chord) fat lady's singin'
REPEAT CHORUS
(No Chord) Lord have mercy, the (C) cows came (G) home
How to play The Cows Came Home
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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.