Chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (E MajorE A augmentedA D MajorD G+G BB E MajorE)
Intro:
| G+G | G+G | C majorC | C majorC |
Verse 1:
G+G
You jump in your truck
Then you head West
G+G
Fade away into that sunset
C majorC
'Cause this is how a cowboy cries
G+G C majorC
Cowboy cries
G+G
On that lawn, strum that guitar
G+G
Write a song about your broken heart
C majorC
'Cause this is how a cowboy cries
G+G C majorC
Cowboy cries
Chorus:
G+G
You act all tough
Chin held high
G+G
Tellin' everyone that you're fine
C majorC
When you know that that's a lie
Am7Am7
This is how a cowboy cries
G+G
You know that girl's goodbye sure took it's toll
G+G
But you won't let anybody know
C majorC
You keep that all locked inside
Am7Am7
You never shed a tear from your eye
G+G
'Cause this is how a cowboy cries
Verse 2:
G+G
You hit that bar and you take one shot
G+G
Once it starts, boy it won't stop
C majorC
'Cause this is how a cowboy cries
G+G C majorC
Cowboy cries
G+G
You pick up a fight, and throw no punch
G+G
You've already been beat up
C majorC
This is how a cowboy cries
G+G C majorC
Cowboy cries
Chorus:
G+G
You act all tough
Chin held high
G+G
Tellin' everyone that you're fine
C majorC
When you know that that's a lie
Am7Am7
This is how a cowboy cries
G+G
You know that girl's goodbye sure took it's toll
G+G
But you won't let anybody know
C majorC
You keep that all locked inside
Am7Am7
You never shed a tear from your eye
G+G C majorC
'Cause this is how a cowboy cries
Bridge:
Am7Am7 D MajorD
Even though there's a pain inside your chest
Am7Am7 D MajorD
You could only wish that girl the best
C majorC
And keep her in your prayers tonight
Chorus:
G+G
You act all tough
Chin held high
G+G
Tellin' everyone that you're fine
C majorC
When you know that that's a lie
Am7Am7
This is how a cowboy cries
G+G
You know that girl's goodbye sure took it's toll
G+G
But you won't let anybody know
C majorC
You keep that all locked inside
Am7Am7
You never shed a tear from your eye
G+G C majorC
'Cause this is how a cowboy cries