Where Have All The Cowboys Gone
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: FmCapotraste:
3rd traste
As recorded by Lola Kirke feat. Kaitlin Butts
(2024 release)
Capo 3rd fret
If you don't want to use a capo transpose +3 steps.
* muted
[Intro]
Dm Am Dm Am
Dm Am Bb C
[Verse 1]
Dm
Oh, you get me ready
Dm*
In your '56 Chevy
Dm*
Why don't we go sit down in the shade?
Dm*
Take shelter on my front porch
Dm*
The dandelion sun scorching
Dm*
Like a glass of cold lemonade
[Pre-Chorus]
Gm Am
I will do the laundry
Bb C
If you pay all the bills
[Chorus]
Dm Am
Where is my John Wayne?
Dm Am
Where is my prairie song?
Dm Am
Where is my happy ending?
Bb C Gm Am Bb C
Where have all the cowboys gone?
[Verse 2]
Dm
Why don't you stay the evening?
Dm*
Kick back and watch the TV
Dm*
And I'll fix a little something to eat
Dm*
Oh, I know your back hurts
Dm*
From working on the tractor
Dm*
How do you take your coffee, my sweet?
[Pre-Chorus]
Gm Am
I will raise the children
Bb C
If you pay all the bills
[Chorus]
Dm Am
Where is my John Wayne?
Dm Am
Where is my prairie song?
Dm Am
Where is my happy ending?
Bb C Gm Am Bb C
Where have all the cowboys gone?
[Bridge]
Eb Bb Eb
Oh, I am wearing my new dress tonight
Gm Am Bb C
But you don't, but you don't even notice me
Gm
Say our goodbyes
Am
Say our goodbyes
Bb C
Say our goodbyes
[Verse 3]
Dm
We finally sell the Chevy
Dm*
When we had another baby
Dm* F
And you took that job in Tennessee
Dm*
You made friends at the farm
Dm*
And you join them at the bar
Dm*
Almost every single day of the week
[Pre-Chorus]
Gm Am
I will wash the dishes
Bb C
While you go have a beer
[Chorus]
Dm Am
Where is my John Wayne?
Dm Am
Where is my prairie song?
Dm Am
Where is my happy ending?
Bb C
Where have all the cowboys gone?
Dm Am
Where is my Marlboro Man?
Dm Am
Where is his shiny gun?
Dm Am
Where is my lonely ranger?
Bb C Gm Am
Where have all the cowboys gone?
Bb C Gm
Where have all the cowboys gone?
[Outro]
Am Bb
Yippy-yi, yippy-yay, yippy-yi, yippy-yay
C Gm Am Bb C Gm Am Bb C Dm
Yippy-yi, yippy-yay, yippy-yi, yippy-yay
How to play Where Have All The Cowboys Gone
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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.