What Cowboys Do
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Capo 1
D Bm
Cowboy, sittin' at the bar.
G A
Nursin' your beer and a broken heart.
D Bm
Take your time, that's alright.
G A
But we don't want to watch you sit and cry all night.
G A
Every man has got his pride.
G A
Let me remind ya, it's Friday night.
D Bm
There's a girl in the corner, all by herself.
G A D
Brown hair, blue eyes, sundress, and cowboy boots.
D Bm
You know she wants to dance, get up and take a chance.
G A D Bm G A
She's right there waitin' on you, to do what cowboys do.
D Bm
Don't wait to make up your mind.
G A
A girl like that won't be around 'til closin' time.
D Bm
So cowboy, take you a shot.
G A
'Fore somebody else goes, takes your spot.
D Bm
With that girl in the corner, all by herself.
G A D
Brown hair, blue eyes, sundress, and cowboy boots.
D Bm
You know she wants to dance, get up and take a chance.
G A D Bm G A
She's right there waitin' on you, to do what cowboys do.
Bridge: D Bm G A
D Bm
There's a girl in the corner, all by herself.
G A D
Brown hair, blue eyes, sundress, and cowboy boots.
D Bm
You know she wants to dance, get up and take a chance.
G A D Bm G A
She's right there waitin' on you, to do what cowboys do.
Do what cowboys do.
What cowboys do.
How to play What Cowboys Do
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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.