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Sons Of The San Joaquin
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Key: C# minor•
Verse 1
Am
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E
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Am
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Well, he's up at the crack of dawn,
G
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puttin' thoes big boots on
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Pullin' thoes calves in the snow
G
G

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has left him tired
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Am

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There's tension in the air as he
G
G

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thinks of th ecritters ou there
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The grazin' gone,
E
E

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the winter has hit 'em hard!
Verse 2
C
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Am
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Cowboy, great American Cowboy -
Dm
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Big high boots, Steston hat,
E
E

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and a lether vest
C
C

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Am
Am

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Cowboy, Great Amereican Cowboy -
Dm
Dm

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E
E

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With a hoss and a rope and a gun,
Am
Am

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he tamed the West!
Verse 3
Am
Am

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Well, he's up at the crack of dawn,
G
G

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puttin' thoes wookies on
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The wind's so cold the chills
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G

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are runnin' down his back
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Am

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The cattle range is froze,
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G

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and every little dogie knows
Am
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He's an angel of mercy mounted
E
E

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on a horse's back
Verse 4
C
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Am
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Cowboy, great American Cowboy -
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Big high boots, Steston hat,
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and a lether vest
C
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Am
Am

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Cowboy, Great Amereican Cowboy -
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Dm

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E
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With a hoss and a rope and a gun,
Am
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he tamed the West!
Verse 5
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Am

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Well, he's up at the crack of dawn,
G
G

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cinchin' that saddle on...
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Stormin' hard and things are
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G

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lookin'g mighty grim
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There's a long ride ahead that day
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choppin' ice and a-feedin' hay

hay
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'Cause he knows every critter's
E
E

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life depends on him!
Verse 6
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C
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Cowboy, great American Cowboy -
Dm
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Big high boots, Steston hat,
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and a lether vest
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C
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E
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Cowboy, Great Amereican Cowboy -
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With a hoss and a rope and a gun,
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he tamed the West!
Verse 7
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Am

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Well, he's up at the crack of dawn,
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puttin' that bacon on...
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Winter is past and the skies
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G

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are clear and blue
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There's springtime everywhere,
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and the dogies are a-frolikin' there...
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And he's thankin' the Lord once more
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for a-seein' 'em 'em through
Verse 8
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C
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Cowboy, great American Cowboy -
Dm
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Big high boots, Steston hat,
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and a lether vest
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C
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E
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Cowboy, Great Amereican Cowboy -
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With a hoss and a rope and a gun,
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he tamed the West!
Verse 9
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Well he's up at the crack of dawn
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puttin' that Stetson on...
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Headin' for the "Daddy Of
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G

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'Em All" to celebrate
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Well, he busts out of that chute,
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ridin' that wild galoot
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Smilin' and a-rolin' his his own
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as he counts to eight!
Verse 10
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C
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Cowboy, great American Cowboy -
Dm
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Big high boots, Steston hat,
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and a lether vest
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C
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E
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Cowboy, Great Amereican Cowboy -
Dm
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E
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With a hoss and a rope and a gun,
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he tamed the West!
Verse 11
Dm
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E
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With a hos and a rope and a gun,
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he tamed the West!
Dm
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F
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E
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With a hos and a rope and a gun,
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he tamed the West!
Verse 12
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Cowboy, Cowboy,

COWBOY, COWBOY!!!

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Am

  • E

  • G

  • C

  • Dm

  • F

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Great American Cowboy by Sons of the San Joaquin is C# minor.

The primary chords used in Great American Cowboy are C#m, G#, B, E, F#m, A.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like C#m, G#, B, E, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Great American Cowboy is approximately 98 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Great American Cowboy using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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