Shouldve Been A Cowboy chords - Toby Keith ♬ How to Play

Shouldve Been A Cowboy chords

Intro:   {G D C D} x6


Verse 1:

                G     D         C        D          G
I'll bet you've never heard ole Marshall Dillon say

    D               C            D               G
Miss Kitty have you ever thought of running away

  D          C           D        G
Settling down, would you marry me

   D           C                    D             G     
If I asked you twice and begged you pretty please

       D          C            D         G   
She'd have said yes in a New York minute

     D                 C
They never tied the knot

D                G     
His heart wasn't in it

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 D              C            D
He just stole a kiss as he rode away

G          D       C
He never hung his hat up at Kitty's place


Chorus:

                   G       D     C
I should've been a cowboy

D                      G        D      C     D
I should've learned to rope and ride

        G          D      C        D                  G    D    C
Wearing my six-shooter, riding by pony on a cattle drive

D           G           D      C     D
Stealing a young girl's heart

G         D         C
Just like Gene and Roy

D             G      D        
Singing those rodeo songs

C      D               G      D     C         
Oh I should've been a cowboy


Verse 2:

           G          D           C      D
I might of had a side kick with a funny name

         G               D        C          D
Running wild through the hills chasing Jesse James

G      D         C        D   
Ending up on the brink of danger

G           D          C      D
Riding shotgun for the Texas Rangers

    G         D          C          D
Go west young man, haven't you been told

    G          D          C         D
California's full of whisky, women and gold

         G         D              C       D
Sleeping out all night beneath the desert stars

   G          D         C            D
A dream in my eye and a prayer in my heart


Chorus:

                   G       D     C
I should've been a cowboy

D                      G        D      C     D
I should've learned to rope and ride

        G          D      C        D                  G    D    C
Wearing my six-shooter, riding by pony on a cattle drive

D           G           D      C     D
Stealing a young girl's heart

G         D         C
Just like Gene and Roy

D             G        D        
Singing those campfire songs

C      D               G      D     C         
Oh I should've been a cowboy




How to play "Should've Been A Cowboy" by Toby Keith on guitar

Intro:
- Start with the chord progression {G D C D} and repeat it six times.
  Use a lively strumming pattern to set the energetic tone of the song.

Verse 1:
- Play G, D, C, D progressing through the narrative of the lyrics.
  Strumming Pattern: A mix of down and up strokes, keeping the rhythm upbeat.
- Focus on clearly articulating each chord change to match the story
  being told through the lyrics.
- Common Mistake: Ensure the transitions between chords are clean and
  do not muddle the distinct sound of each chord.

Chorus:
- The chorus transitions to G, D, C, D. This should be played with
  more emphasis to highlight the chorus’s catchy and anthemic nature.
- Strum with energy, perhaps increasing the volume slightly to differentiate
  from the verses.
- Lyrics such as "I should've been a cowboy" should align perfectly with
  the chord changes to enhance the song's impact.

Verse 2:
- Similar to Verse 1, continue with the G, D, C, D progression.
  Keep the same strumming pattern and tempo.
- The lyrics in Verse 2 continue to build on the adventurous theme,
  so maintain an adventurous and upbeat rhythm.

General Tips:
- Tuning: Standard tuning will serve this song well.
- Tone: A bright, clear tone is ideal for this country song.
- Practice: Focus on smooth transitions and maintaining a consistent
  rhythm, especially in the chorus to keep the song engaging.

Song Meaning:
- "Should've Been A Cowboy" reflects on the nostalgic ideal of the cowboy
  lifestyle, evoking images of the Old West with references to iconic figures
  and Western motifs. The song is a celebration of cowboy themes in popular
  culture and personal longing for a life of adventure and freedom.