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Let the Cowboy Dance chords by
Michael Martin Murphey
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
D
D

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A
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D
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Verse 1
D
D

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He ain't been right
A
A

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since she's been gone
D
D

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He's been known to tie one on
A
A

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Glass could break and chairs could fly

So we best keep him occupied
D
D

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Verse 2

F#m
F#m
2

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D

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Let the cowboy dance,
A
A

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let him dance all night

Maybe he won't fuss,
D
D

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maybe he won't fight
A
A

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It's our only hope, it's our only chance

Clear the floor boys and

let the cowboy dance
D
D

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Verse 3

A
A

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D
D

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Let him kick up his heels or
A
A

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he'll kick down doors
D
D

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Give him lots of room when he hits the floor
A
A

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If he asks to dance with your wife
D
D

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Let her go, boy and save your life
Verse 4
D
D

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Let the cowboy dance,
A
A

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D
D

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A
A

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let him dance all night

Maybe he won't fuss,
D
D

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maybe he won't fight
A
A

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It's our only hope, it's our only chance

Clear the floor boys and let the cow
D
D

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boy dance
Interlude 1
A
A

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D

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Verse 5
Eb
Eb
6

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Music calms the savage beast
Eb
Eb
6

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He's a big old boy at the very least
Bb
Bb

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He'll get over her someday

Until then stay outta his way
Eb
Eb
6

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Verse 6


Let the cowboy dance,
Bb
Bb

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let him dance all night

Maybe he won't fuss,
Eb
Eb
6

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maybe he won't fight
Bb
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It's our only hope, it's our only chance

Clear the floor boys and let
Outro 1

the cowboy dance
Eb
Eb
6

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Chords

  • D

  • A

  • F#m

    2

  • Bb

  • Eb

    6

Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Let the Cowboy Dance by Michael Martin Murphey is E major.

The primary chords used in Let the Cowboy Dance are E, B, G#m, C, F.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

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

The tempo of Let the Cowboy Dance is approximately 162 beats per minute.

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

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Let the Cowboy Dance. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Michael Martin Murphey.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Let the Cowboy Dance to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Let the Cowboy Dance by Michael Martin Murphey on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.