[Intro]
D G
[Verse 1]
D
It wasn't my daddy's money
D
Or a jacked-up pickup line
G
It wasn't my land in the country
G
That made my baby mine
D
It wasn't 'cause that girl was lonely
D
Soaking up a broken heart
G
It wasn't 'cause I was the only
A
Cowboy in that bar
[Chorus]
G
It was that square-toe do-si-do
G
And a slow dance on the sawdust
A Bm A
That had her asking me my name
G
It was that rodeo, silver gold
G
From a bronc in colorado
A Bm A
Helped turn that neon spark into a flame
D
And it was that turquoise hand-me-down
G
Hanging 'round my neck that let me know
D A D G
My baby loves boots, buckles, and bolos
[Verse 2]
D
She likes my old blue heeler
D
Catching rainbows on the fly
G
And four high on my four-wheeler
G
And a bareback mountain ride
D
She likes shooting my Winchеster
D
The Wrangler in my jеans
G D
But it was them two two-steppers
A
That swept her off her feet
[Chorus]
G
Yesh, it was that square-toe do-si-do
G
And a slow dance on the sawdust
A Bm A
That had her asking me my name
G
It was that rodeo, silver gold
G
From a bronc in colorado
A Bm A
Helped turn that neon spark into a flame
D
And it was that turquoise hand-me-down
G
Hanging 'round my neck that let me know
D A G
My baby loves boots, buckles, and bolos
[Guitar Solo]
G A Bm A
[Outro]
D
Just like that turquoise hand-me-down
G
She'll hang around and never let me go
D A D
My baby loves boots, buckles, and bolos
G D A D G
My baby loves boots, buckles, and bolos
How to play "Boots, Buckles & Bolos" by Ian Munsick on guitar.
This song is a celebration of country lifestyle and love, framed
within a classic country chord progression that's both catchy
and approachable for guitarists of all levels. The chords D, G,
A, and Bm are all you'll need to bring this song to life. Let's
dive into how to play each section.
[Intro]
Kick off with a bright and cheerful strumming pattern on D and G.
This intro sets the upbeat mood of the song:
D G
[Verse 1]
The verse tells a story, so your strumming should complement the
narrative. Continue with D and G, focusing on clear articulation
and steady rhythm:
D
It wasn't my daddy's money
G
It wasn't my land in the country
Notice the change to A when detailing the setting of the cowboy
in the bar. This chord change adds a slight tension before
returning to the narrative flow.
[Chorus]
The chorus is the heart of the song, highlighting what attracts
the singer's love interest. Here, the chord progression becomes
slightly more complex with the introduction of Bm:
G
It was that square-toe do-si-do
Use the A and Bm to emphasize the story's turning points, playing
with dynamics to match the lyrics' emotion.
[Verse 2]
Follow the same pattern as Verse 1, telling the next part of
the story. The mention of personal and romantic details keeps
the interest high.
[Chorus]
Repeat the chorus, maintaining the energy and reinforcing the
song's theme.
[Guitar Solo]
The solo is your chance to shine. Follow the chord progression
G, A, Bm, A, letting each chord guide your improvisation or
melodic play.
[Outro]
Conclude with the outro that mirrors the chorus, bringing the
song to a close with a reaffirmation of love for "boots,
buckles, and bolos":
D
Just like that turquoise hand-me-down
This song is a homage to the elements of western culture that
symbolize a deep-rooted love story. The lyrics celebrate the
simplicity and depth of rural and cowboy life, focusing on
themes of authenticity, tradition, and romantic connection.
Playing "Boots, Buckles & Bolos" offers not just a musical
journey but also a narrative that resonates with those who
hold the country lifestyle close to their heart.
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