Difficulty
Beginner πΆ
Rate for accuracy
🎸
Tuning: E A D G B E
Intro:
D
Verse 1:
D G
Cowboys, they are ladies men alright
E7 A7
They can love 'em up and talk 'em up all night
D G
But they're lonely when there's nothin' else to do
D A D
That's what makes the cowboys sing the blues
Verse 2:
D G
He does a little Waddie and he sings
E7 A A7
He plays the mandolin and other things
D G
He looks for love, beauty and IQ
D A D
That's what makes the cowboys sing the blues
Chorus:
A G D
Cowboys have to fall in love, get hurt and all that bit
A G D
Let their hearts hang out, so they can write you all a hit
D G
So ladies if they ask you don't refuse
D A D
Let's all help the cowboys sing the blues
D A D
Verse 3:
D G
Cowboys, they don't ever understand
E7 A
This thing between a woman and a man
D G
Until they love the one they always lose
D A D
That's what makes the cowboys sing the blues
Chorus:
A G D
Cowboys have to fall in love, get hurt and all that bit
A G D
Let their hearts hang out, so they can write you all a hit
D G
So ladies if they ask you don't refuse
D A G
Let's all help the cowboys sing the blues
D A D
Song History
Published: April 16, 2026
Last Updated: April 16, 2026