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Cowboys Dream

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Cowboys Dream by Burl Ives

B Ives' Version Of The Traditional Western Folk Song "Cowboy's Dream" Which Appears On His 1961 Album
"Songs Of The West"

Capo: 2nd fret

Intro
D G A D

Verse 1
DLast Night As I Laid On The APrairie
And Looked At The Stars In The DSky
I Wondered If Ever A ACowboy
Would Come To That Sweet By And DBy

Chorus
DRoll On, GRoll On
Roll AOn, Little Dogies, Roll DOn, Roll On,
Roll On, GRoll On
Roll AOn, Little Dogies, Roll DOn

Verse 2
DThe Road To That Bright Happy ARegion
Is A Dim Narrow Trail So They DSay
But The Broad One That Leads To APerdition
Is Posted And Blazed All The DWay

Chorus
DRoll On, GRoll On
Roll AOn, Little Dogies, Roll DOn, Roll On,
Roll On, GRoll On
Roll AOn, Little Dogies, Roll DOn

Verse 3
DI Wonder If Ever A ACowboy
Stood Ready For That Great Judgement DDay
And Could Say To The Boss Of The ARiders
I'm Ready Come Drive Me DAway

Chorus
DRoll On, GRoll On
Roll AOn, Little Dogies, Roll DOn, Roll On,
Roll On, GRoll On
Roll AOn, Little Dogies, Roll DOn

Verse 4
DBut They Tell Of Another Big AOwner
Who's Not Overstocked, So They DSay
But Who Always Makes Room For The ASinners
Who Drift From The Straight Narrow DWay

Chorus
DRoll On, GRoll On
Roll AOn, Little Dogies, Roll DOn, Roll On,
Roll On, GRoll On
Roll AOn, Little Dogies, Roll DOn

Verse 5
DBut The Ship To That Bright Mystic ARegion
Over There In Green Pastures To DLie
And Be Led By The Crystal Still AWaters
To That Home In The Sweet By And DBy

Chorus
DRoll On, GRoll On
Roll AOn, Little Dogies, Roll DOn, Roll On,
Roll On, GRoll On
Roll AOn, Little Dogies, Roll DOn
Also available in: C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Cowboys Dream?

The chords for Cowboys Dream are: D, G, A

What is the original key of Cowboys Dream?

The original key is D.

What is the difficulty of playing Cowboys Dream?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Cowboys Dream in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Cowboys Dream be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Cowboys Dream on ukulele?

Chord Cowboys Dream can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Cowboys Dream?

Cowboys Dream uses 3 chords: D, G, A

What is the easiest way to play Cowboys Dream?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Cowboys Dream released in?

Cowboys Dream was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Cowboys Dream?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Cowboys Dream to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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