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Cowboys Dream

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

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
G C D G

Verse 1
GLast Night As I Laid On The DPrairie
And Looked At The Stars In The GSky
I Wondered If Ever A DCowboy
Would Come To That Sweet By And GBy

Chorus
GRoll On, CRoll On
Roll DOn, Little Dogies, Roll GOn, Roll On,
Roll On, CRoll On
Roll DOn, Little Dogies, Roll GOn

Verse 2
GThe Road To That Bright Happy DRegion
Is A Dim Narrow Trail So They GSay
But The Broad One That Leads To DPerdition
Is Posted And Blazed All The GWay

Chorus
GRoll On, CRoll On
Roll DOn, Little Dogies, Roll GOn, Roll On,
Roll On, CRoll On
Roll DOn, Little Dogies, Roll GOn

Verse 3
GI Wonder If Ever A DCowboy
Stood Ready For That Great Judgement GDay
And Could Say To The Boss Of The DRiders
I'm Ready Come Drive Me GAway

Chorus
GRoll On, CRoll On
Roll DOn, Little Dogies, Roll GOn, Roll On,
Roll On, CRoll On
Roll DOn, Little Dogies, Roll GOn

Verse 4
GBut They Tell Of Another Big DOwner
Who's Not Overstocked, So They GSay
But Who Always Makes Room For The DSinners
Who Drift From The Straight Narrow GWay

Chorus
GRoll On, CRoll On
Roll DOn, Little Dogies, Roll GOn, Roll On,
Roll On, CRoll On
Roll DOn, Little Dogies, Roll GOn

Verse 5
GBut The Ship To That Bright Mystic DRegion
Over There In Green Pastures To GLie
And Be Led By The Crystal Still DWaters
To That Home In The Sweet By And GBy

Chorus
GRoll On, CRoll On
Roll DOn, Little Dogies, Roll GOn, Roll On,
Roll On, CRoll On
Roll DOn, Little Dogies, Roll GOn
Also available in: D (Original) C E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Cowboys Dream?

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

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: G, C, D

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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