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Cowboys Dream

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

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
E A B E

Verse 1
ELast Night As I Laid On The BPrairie
And Looked At The Stars In The ESky
I Wondered If Ever A BCowboy
Would Come To That Sweet By And EBy

Chorus
ERoll On, ARoll On
Roll BOn, Little Dogies, Roll EOn, Roll On,
Roll On, ARoll On
Roll BOn, Little Dogies, Roll EOn

Verse 2
EThe Road To That Bright Happy BRegion
Is A Dim Narrow Trail So They ESay
But The Broad One That Leads To BPerdition
Is Posted And Blazed All The EWay

Chorus
ERoll On, ARoll On
Roll BOn, Little Dogies, Roll EOn, Roll On,
Roll On, ARoll On
Roll BOn, Little Dogies, Roll EOn

Verse 3
EI Wonder If Ever A BCowboy
Stood Ready For That Great Judgement EDay
And Could Say To The Boss Of The BRiders
I'm Ready Come Drive Me EAway

Chorus
ERoll On, ARoll On
Roll BOn, Little Dogies, Roll EOn, Roll On,
Roll On, ARoll On
Roll BOn, Little Dogies, Roll EOn

Verse 4
EBut They Tell Of Another Big BOwner
Who's Not Overstocked, So They ESay
But Who Always Makes Room For The BSinners
Who Drift From The Straight Narrow EWay

Chorus
ERoll On, ARoll On
Roll BOn, Little Dogies, Roll EOn, Roll On,
Roll On, ARoll On
Roll BOn, Little Dogies, Roll EOn

Verse 5
EBut The Ship To That Bright Mystic BRegion
Over There In Green Pastures To ELie
And Be Led By The Crystal Still BWaters
To That Home In The Sweet By And EBy

Chorus
ERoll On, ARoll On
Roll BOn, Little Dogies, Roll EOn, Roll On,
Roll On, ARoll On
Roll BOn, Little Dogies, Roll EOn
Also available in: D (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Cowboys Dream?

The chords for Cowboys Dream are: E, A, B

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: E, A, B

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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