[Intro] D Dsus2 D G D Dsus2 D [Verse 1] Bm A G D I'd be spinnin' my wheels goin' nowhere fast Bm A G D Pocket full of sorrys and an empty glass G A G D All hat and no cattle and some tumbleweed boots G A G D I'd be blowin' in the wind if I didn't have you [Chorus] D G D I'd be a drunk without a drink to drink G D A guitar with a broken string Bm A G Bm Without you, I'd be a fallin' star without a midnight sky G D A cowboy with no horse to ride [Verse 2] Bm A G D I'd be drivin' in the dark with no headlights on Bm A G D On a one-way highway that didn't go home G A G D I'd have to borrow from the devil just to pay my dues G A G D I'd have nothin' worth havin' if I didn't have you [Chorus] D G D I'd be a drunk without a drink to drink G D A guitar with a broken string Bm A G Bm Without you, I'd be a fallin' star without a midnight sky G D I'd be a train runnin' out of tracks G D Missin' pages in a paperback G A G Bm Without you, I'd be the kind of lost that's hard to find G D Walkin' through this world alive G D A cowboy with no horse to ride Chords used: D, Dsus2, G, Bm, A Intro: The intro sets the tone with a D to Dsus2 to D progression, followed by G, and then back to D to Dsus2 to D, creating a feeling of anticipation and setting up the song's reflective mood. Verse 1: The verse begins with Bm, A, G, and D, illustrating a narrative of potential aimlessness and lack of direction without the partner's presence. The imagery of "All hat and no cattle and some tumbleweed boots" over the G, A, and back to G and D chords emphasizes the theme of incompleteness and the hollow existence that would ensue without the loved one. Chorus: The chorus shifts to D and G, highlighting the profound sense of loss and emptiness that would exist without the partner. The use of Bm, A, G, and then back to Bm and G to D chords effectively conveys the metaphorical significance of being "A cowboy with no horse to ride," symbolizing a life without purpose or direction. Verse 2: The second verse continues with Bm, A, G, and D, further exploring the theme of being lost and directionless without the partner. The imagery of driving in the dark and owing dues to the devil reinforces the narrative of desperation and dependence on the loved one for guidance and salvation. Chorus: The chorus repeats, further emphasizing the central theme of the song. The addition of lines like "I'd be a train runnin' out of tracks" and "the kind of lost that's hard to find" over the G, D, G, D, and then G, A to G, and Bm, back to G and D chords, enriches the metaphorical landscape of the song, illustrating a life devoid of meaning without the partner. Playing Tips: Focus on the transitions between the chords, especially when moving from Dsus2 back to D, to maintain the song's reflective and melancholic tone. Emphasize the lyrical content through your strumming pattern, allowing the story to guide the emotion and dynamics of your playing. Pay attention to the emotional weight of the chorus, using dynamics to highlight the song’s central message of dependency and gratitude towards the partner.