Cowboy Up Chords
by Chris LeDoux
Cowboy Up by Chris LeDoux is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of A. It uses the chords A, E, B and D. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
A E
Ramblin' fever took him when he was 21
A B
Tonight's rodeo is over but the fight has just begun
A E A
He was pounded into the ground while chasin' after his dream
D B
But he ain't one for layin' down and livin' in misery
E
You gotta' cowboy up, dust yourself off
E A B
Get back in the saddle, give it one more try
E
Sweat and blood, it takes all you got
E A B
Cuz' the road to heaven is a hell of a ride
B
The tough get goin' when the goin' gets rough
A
Cuz' they know they got to cowboy up
A
He stopped off at a road side bar
E
To have him a beer or two
A
He was leanin' on the juke box
B
When he saw her across the room
A
He asked her for a dance
E A
Cuz' he had a case of love at first sight
D
But he didn't take it personal
B
When she said you're not my type
Chorus
Solo - Hey
A
From business suits to cowboy boots
E
It hurts when you get thrown
A
But if you're gonna' be the best
B
Well you got to get back on