[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.
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