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Little cowboy chords by
Don Mclean
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
D
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A
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Verse 1
D
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I was a cowboy,
Bm
Bm
2

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ridin' the range
G
G

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Bm
Bm
2

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I got a little boy, I guess it's not strange
A
A

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I got a little cowboy now
D
D

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Verse 2


We have fun when we shoot our gun
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G

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He always falls to the ground
E
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He rides away with a yippy- i- ay

And he makes that pony
A
A

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G

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D

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sound (Whinny!)
Verse 3
Bm
Bm
2

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I was a cowboy, ridin' the range
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Bm
Bm
2

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I got a little boy, I guess it's not strange
A
A

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I got a little cowboy now
Interlude 1
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D

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Bm
Bm
2

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Bm
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A
A

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D
D

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E
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A
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Verse 4
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D

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Bm
Bm
2

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I saw the cowboy's on the TV
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Bm
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2

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Now my little boy does just like me
A
A

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I got a little cowboy now
D
D

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Verse 5
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D

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He spins a rope and he rides at a lope
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G

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And he keeps his saddle dry
E
E

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He rides away with a yippy- i- ay
A
A

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And he makes his pony fly
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D
D

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(Gallop sound!)
Verse 6
Bm
Bm
2

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I was a cowboy, ridin' the range
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Bm
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I got a little boy, I guess it's not strange
A
A

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I got a little cowboy now
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • A

  • Bm

    2

  • E

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Little cowboy by Don mclean is E major.

The primary chords used in Little cowboy are E, A, B, C#m, F#.

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

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

The tempo of Little cowboy is approximately 207 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Little cowboy 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 Little cowboy. 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 Don mclean.

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

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