When A Cowboy Prays
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G G/A G/B
Hangs his hat upon a tree
C G
Bows his head, bends his knee
C G D D4
Only asks for what he needs, and Jesus listens
G G/A G/B
A little bread for today
C G
A little water, a little shade
C G D
To forgive just as he has been forgiven
G G/A G/B
When a cowboy prays
C G
It starts raining in Oklahoma
C G
Long lost sons come home to momma
Em D
And those stubborn horses break
G G/A G/B
When a cowboy prays
C G
It's a whisper and a rumble
C G
It's as strong as it is humble
Em D
This old world just ain't the same
G G/A G/B
When a cowboy prays
G G/A G/B
When a cowboy prays
G G/A G/B
Folds his calloused hands together
C G
'Round a Bible bound in leather
C G
Just as worn and just as weathered
D
As the lines upon his face
G G/A G/B
All the horses in the stable
C G
All his family 'round the table
C G D
All of Heaven listens in to every word he has to say
G G/A G/B
When a cowboy prays
C G
It starts raining in Oklahoma
C G
Long lost sons come home to mama
Em D
And those stubborn horses break
G G/A G/B
When a cowboy prays
C G
It's a whisper and a rumble
C G
It's as strong as it is humble
Em D
This old world just ain't the same
G G/A G/B C
When a cowboy prays
G G/A G/B C
When a cowboy prays
F
When a cowboy prays its for the grit
G
And grace to get back up again
F
When a cowboy prays its starts with
G D4
Thanks and ends in Jesus name amen
G G/A G/B C
When a cowboy prays all of heaven listens
G G/A G/B C
When a cowboy prays you dont wanna miss it
G G/A G/B
When a cowboy prays
C G
It starts raining in Oklahoma
C G
Long lost sons come home to mama
Em D
And those stubborn horses break
G G/A G/B
When a cowboy prays
C G
It's a whisper and a rumble
C G
It's as strong as it is humble
Em D
This old world just ain't the same
G G/A G/B C
When a cowboy prays
G G/A G/B C
When a cowboy prays
G
When a cowboy prays
How to play When A Cowboy Prays
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 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.