[Intro]
(C D)
(C D)
(C D)
(C D)
(C D)
(C D)
[Verse 1] 0:19
(C D)
I’m a ten-dollar cowboy
(C D)
Baby, that’s a fact
(C D)
I got some inhibitions
D/A A
That might be holding me back
C6sus2 D
I’ve been seeing this portrait
C6/9 D
Attached to a small fee
C6/9 Em
For a ten-dollar cowboy
Em7/B C* G* (D Csus2 G/B)
Who looks a lot like me
[Instrumental] 0:45
(D Csus2 G/B)
(D Csus2 G/B)
[Verse 2] 0:55
(D Csus2 G/B) D
If you’re a ten-dollar cowboy
(D Csus2 G/B) D
Then you already know
(D Csus2 G/B) D
That there never was a rider
G6 A
Who couldn’t be thrown
Asus2/E D
Even Billy McClain
D
Fell off a time or two
Em
He was a ten-dollar cowboy
Em7/B C* G* (D Csus2 G/B)
Who looked a lot like you
[Verse 3] 1:25
D G
I’m a ten-dollar cowboy
Em
I play a little guitar
G
People always ask me
D
If I’m a rodeo star
G
Doubt if I got eight seconds
Em
But I can sing you a song
G
Like a big bullrider
C/G* G* D/A*
I’m steady hold-ing on
[Instrumental] 1:51
|D |D |D |A A7 |
|D |D |Em |C* G* D*|
(D Csus2 G/B)
(D Csus2 G/B)
(D Csus2 G/B)
[Verse 4] 2:23
(D Csus2 G/B) D
You see the ten-dollar cowboy
G/B D
He leads a colorful life
D/A Csus2 D
Don’t you worry about him
G/D* A
Hе knows he’ll only die twice
A/E D
Likе Billy McClain
D
He’s the last of his breed
Em
He’s just a ten-dollar cowboy
C* G* D Dsus2/A D
Who looks a lot like me
Dsus2/A D Dsus2/A D
He looks a lot like me
Dsus2/A D Dsus2/A D
He looks a lot like me Yeah
[Outro] 3:02
D Dsus2/A
When I was out there on them street corners
D Dsus2/A
Learning to stand behind this guitar
D Dsus2/A
Ten dollars was a whole lot of money
D Dsus2/A
Cowboy
D
Cowboy singer
D Dsus2/A
Both highly hazardous occupations
D Dsus2/A Dsus4
Look out
[Instrumental] 3:22
|D |D C7sus2/D |D5 |D5 | D5
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How to play "10 Cowboy" by Charley Crockett on guitar
[Intro & Verse Chord Progression]
- Begin with a simple progression of C to D, repeated.
- Strum these chords with a relaxed, steady rhythm. Focus on even downstrokes.
[Verse 1 - Key Elements]
- Chord transitions are straightforward but watch the change to D/A and A.
- Practice the C6sus2 and C6/9 for a richer sound texture.
- "I’m a ten-dollar cowboy, Baby, that’s a fact..." emphasizes a casual, narrative style.
- Common mistake: Rushing the chord transitions or not allowing each chord to resonate.
[Chorus Details]
- Not explicitly defined but use the Verse chord patterns.
- Maintain rhythm and emphasize lyrical storytelling.
[Instrumental Sections]
- Simple instrumental with D, Csus2, and G/B chords.
- Focus on clean transitions, especially practicing the shift between these chords.
[Advanced Chords]
- Introduce more complex chords like G6, Asus2/E, C/G*, and Dsus2/A to enrich the musical texture.
- Practice the finger placements slowly, ensuring clarity of each note.
[General Tips]
- Tuning: Ensure your guitar is properly tuned to standard EADGBE.
- Tone: Aim for a clear, acoustic tone, suitable for a storytelling song.
- Practice slowly at first, particularly the transitions between the complex chords.
[Lyrics Interpretation]
- The song uses the metaphor of a "ten-dollar cowboy" to explore themes of
identity and value, likening the singer's experiences and self-perception to
the life of a low-cost, rugged cowboy.
Remember, the key to mastering "10 Cowboy" is as much in conveying its story
through your playing as in the technical execution of its chords.