Let the Cowboy Dance Chords
Let the Cowboy Dance by Michael Martin Murphy is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of E. It uses the chords E, B7, F and C7. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
E B7
1. He ain't been right, since she's been gone
E
He's been known to tie one on
B7
Glass could break and chairs could fly
E
We best keep him occupied
E B7
Let the cowboy dance, let him dance all night
E
Maybe he won't fuss, maybe he won't fight
B7
It's our only hope, it's our only chance
E
Clear the floor boys, and let the cowboy dance
E B7
2. Let him kick up his heels, or he'll kick down the doors
E
Give him lots of room, when he hits the floor
B7
If he asks to dance with your wife
E
Let her go boys, and save your life
Repeat chorus
Instrumental break
(Change to key of F)
F C7
3. Music calms the savage beast
F
He's a big old boy, at the very least
C7
He'll get over her someday
F
Until then, stay outta his way
Repeat chorus (in F)
C7 F
(Tag) Clear the floor boys, and let the cowboy dance