Cowboy Take Me Away

by Dixie Chicks

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Lyrics

I said I wan na (D)touch the earth,

I wan na (D)break it in my hands.

I wan na (D)grow some thing wild

and un (D)rul y.

I wan na (D)sleep on the hard ground

in the com fort of your arms

on a (D)pil low of blue bon nets and a (D)blan ket made of stars.

Oh, it (C)sounds

(G)good

to me.

I said, cow boy, (G)take

(G)me

(D)a way.

Fly this girl as high as you can in (C)to the wild blue.

Set me (G)free,

(G)oh,

(D)I pray,

clos er to (Em)heav en a bove and (C)clos er to you,

clos er to you.

I wan na (Em)walk and (D)not run.

I wan na (Em)skip and not fall.

I wan na (Em)look at the ho ri zon (C)and not see a build ing stand in’ tall.

I wan na (Em)be the (D)on ly one

for (Em)miles (D)and miles

ex (Em)cept for may be you

(C)and your

sim ple smile.

Oh, it (C)sounds

(G)good

to me.

Yes, it sounds

so (G)good

to me.

Cow boy, (G)take

me

(D)a way.

Fly this girl as high as you can in (C)to the wild blue.

Set me (G)free,

(G)oh,

(D)I pray,

clos er to (Em)heav en a bove and (C)clos er to you,

clos er to you.

I said I wan na (Em)touch (D)the earth,

I wan na (Em)break it in my hands.

I wan na (D)grow some thing wild

and un rul y

Oh, it sounds

Clos er to you.

Cow boy, (G)take

(Am)me (D)a way,

clos er to you.

Cowboy Take Me Away by Dixie Chicks — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Cowboy Take Me Away by Dixie Chicks in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 110 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Cowboy Take Me Away" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Cowboy Take Me Away"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.