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Cowboys Dream

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Cowboys Dream by Burl Ives in the key of C

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
C F G C

Verse 1
CLast Night As I Laid On The GPrairie
And Looked At The Stars In The CSky
I Wondered If Ever A GCowboy
Would Come To That Sweet By And CBy

Chorus
CRoll On, FRoll On
Roll GOn, Little Dogies, Roll COn, Roll On,
Roll On, FRoll On
Roll GOn, Little Dogies, Roll COn

Verse 2
CThe Road To That Bright Happy GRegion
Is A Dim Narrow Trail So They CSay
But The Broad One That Leads To GPerdition
Is Posted And Blazed All The CWay

Chorus
CRoll On, FRoll On
Roll GOn, Little Dogies, Roll COn, Roll On,
Roll On, FRoll On
Roll GOn, Little Dogies, Roll COn

Verse 3
CI Wonder If Ever A GCowboy
Stood Ready For That Great Judgement CDay
And Could Say To The Boss Of The GRiders
I'm Ready Come Drive Me CAway

Chorus
CRoll On, FRoll On
Roll GOn, Little Dogies, Roll COn, Roll On,
Roll On, FRoll On
Roll GOn, Little Dogies, Roll COn

Verse 4
CBut They Tell Of Another Big GOwner
Who's Not Overstocked, So They CSay
But Who Always Makes Room For The GSinners
Who Drift From The Straight Narrow CWay

Chorus
CRoll On, FRoll On
Roll GOn, Little Dogies, Roll COn, Roll On,
Roll On, FRoll On
Roll GOn, Little Dogies, Roll COn

Verse 5
CBut The Ship To That Bright Mystic GRegion
Over There In Green Pastures To CLie
And Be Led By The Crystal Still GWaters
To That Home In The Sweet By And CBy

Chorus
CRoll On, FRoll On
Roll GOn, Little Dogies, Roll COn, Roll On,
Roll On, FRoll On
Roll GOn, Little Dogies, Roll COn
Also available in: D (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Cowboys Dream?

The chords for Cowboys Dream are: C, F, G

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: C, F, G

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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