Key: A · Capo: 2nd fret · BPM: 57 · Difficulty: Beginner · Chords: G, C, D, A7, G7
[Intro] G G [Verse ] G C G The cowboy's lady is crying tonight G C Because the cowboy is D out on the range G C Running and rambling G And chasing some stray G A7 D And good cowboys don't ever change D G I tried to hold him in the home corral G D G But the grasses were greener outside D So I'm going to sit here in G front of this door C And I've loaded up my G Cowboy's forty-four C When the smoke clears there'll be a G C new brand on his eyes G D G G7 This is my cowboy's last ride [Chorus] C G G Oh-oh-oh I hate to see him go C D But I won't be staying home crying C G C I-I-I I hate to watch him die G D G G But this is my cowboy's last ride [Verse] G C G Cowboy remembers the old trails we rode G C D And he's back in the saddle tonight G C This time I'm letting the G home fires burn out G A7 And I'm leaving when D I blow out his light D Because I still remember G good watering holes G D And the places that G Are open and wide D And I have decided G he won't put me down C A filly should be free G for horsing around C And I will no G C longer be hobbled and tied G D G G7 This is my cowboy's last ride [Chorus] C G G Oh-oh-oh I hate to see him go C D But I won't be staying home crying C G C I-I-I I hate to watch him die G D G C But this is my cowboy's last ride G D G This is my cowboy's last ride
ℹ️ About This Song
Track Info
- Song: My Cowboys Last Ride
- Artist: Johnny Cash
- Album: The Rambler
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: A
- Capo: 2nd fret
- Chords: G, C, D, A7, G7
- BPM: 57
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| G – 320003 C – x32010 D – xx0232 A7 – x02020 G7 – 320001 | G – 0232 C – 0003 D – 2220 A7 – 0100 G7 – 0212 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is My Cowboys Last Ride in?
My Cowboys Last Ride is in the key of A.
What chords do I need for My Cowboys Last Ride?
You need G, C, D, A7, G7 to play My Cowboys Last Ride by Johnny Cash.
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Do I need a capo for My Cowboys Last Ride?
Yes, place a capo on the 2nd fret to play My Cowboys Last Ride by Johnny Cash.
How hard is My Cowboys Last Ride to play on guitar?
My Cowboys Last Ride by Johnny Cash is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.