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Rough String Rider chords by
Sons Of The San Joaquin
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Key: D minor•
Verse 1
Am
Am

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He is not one filled with humor,

but is silent around the fire,
G
G

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When the darkness brings the shadows
F
F

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E
E

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and the beauty of the stars.
Am
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For he knows out in the darkness

there's an outlaw he must ride,
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G

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At the first green light of mornin'
F
F

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E
E

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he must scratch that horse's hide
Am
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Rough String Rider

He is not one of the cowboys

who will laugh and talk and sing
G
G

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He's a stranger there among them,
F
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E
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Rider of the Wild Rough String
Am
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He's a legend on the cow range,

One rough horse is dread to see.
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G

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And he'll ride the treacherous outlaw,
F
F

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E
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Like a woman sipping tea.
Am
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Rough string rider, rough string rider,

rough string rider,
E
E

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G
G

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Silent cowboy alone.
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E

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F
F

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E
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Rustling rider, is your heart of stone.
Am
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All his actions are of beauty,

like a swan upon the lake.
G
G

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When his voice recoils like thunder,
E
E

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F
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like a striking rattlesnake.
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He is one that hides from nothing,

not afraid of men or beast,
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G

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and he rides the meanest horses
F
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E
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with the greatest sort of ease.
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Rough string rider, rough string rider,
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G

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bronco peel er of steel,
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Rough spring rider,
F
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E
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do you love, do you feel?
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Early morning, black is midnight,
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G
G

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when the clouds are overhead
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And the darkness brings no shadows,
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and the lightning shakes your bed
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When the slickers are all a -flappin'
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in an icy kind of breeze
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And they're catchin' mornin' horses
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And each man thinks he'll freeze
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As each man calls for his day mount

Catch a gentle one, of course
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Rough spring rider, holds no quarter
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He don't have a gentle horse
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But he goes on like he did have

Like it's not a job, just play
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G
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And he steps upon a bad one
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F
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before the light of day
Am
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Rough string rider, rough string rider
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F
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Man without fear, rough string rider
E
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Have you ever shed a tear
Am
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When each man comes to the cook fire,
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pour coffee black and thick,
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and the wind's an earthly cryin',
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and the ground is cold and slick.
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When the slickers are all a -ploppin'
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in an icy kind of breeze,
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and they're catchin' mornin' horses,
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Am
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and each man thinks he'll freeze.

He's a cool one when

there's danger

Winter, summer, fall and spring
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G

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He's a stranger there among them
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F
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Rider of the wild
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E
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Rough String
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Ruff Spring Rider,

Ruff Spring Rider,
G
G

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Ruff Spring never has much to say.
F
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Ruff Spring Rider,
Am
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E
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when will you ride away?
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Rough Spring Rider,

Rough Spring Rider,

Rough Spring Rider,

Rough Spring Rider,

Rough Spring Rider,

Rough Spring Rider,

Rough Spring Rider,

Rough Spring Rider,

Rough Spring Rider,

Spring Rider, Spring Rider,

Rider, Rider, Rough Rough Rough

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Am

  • G

  • F

  • E

Capo: 5

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Rough String Rider by Sons Of The San Joaquin is D minor.

The primary chords used in Rough String Rider are Dm, C, Bb, A.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 5 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Dm, C, Bb, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Rough String Rider is approximately 171 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Rough String Rider 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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