Cowgirls Don't Cry

by Brooks & Dunn featuring Reba McEntire

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Her dad dy (D)gave her her first po ny,

then (A)taught her to ride.

She climbed high

in that sad dle.

Fell I don’t know how man y times.

He taught her (E)a les son that she learned

(D)may be a lit tle too (E)well.

Cow girls don’t (D)cry.

Ride, ba by, ride.

Les sons in life are gon na show you in time.

Soon e nough you’re gon na know why.

It’s gon (E)na hurt ev ’ry now and then.

If you fall, get back on a (E)gain.

Cow girls don’t (A)cry.

She grew up,

she got mar ried,

but it (A)nev er was quite right.

She want ed a house, a home and ba bies.

He start ed com in’ home late at night.

She (E)did n’t (F#m)let him see it break her heart.

She did n’t (D)let him see her fall

a part.

(CN.C.)’Cause cow girls don’t (D)cry.

Ride, ba by, ride.

Les sons in life are gon na show you in time.

Soon e nough God you’re gon na know why.

It’s gon (E)na hurt ev ’ry now and then.

The good If you fall, get ’ry back on a Cow girls don’t (A)cry.

(D)Phone ring ear ly one morn in’,

her ma ma’s (A)voice, she’d been cry in’.

Said, “It’s your (D)dad dy, you need to come home.

This is (A)it.

I think he’s dy in’.” She laid the (F#m)phone down by his head.

The last words that he said:

(CN.C.)Cow girls don’t

Cowgirls Don't Cry by Brooks & Dunn featuring Reba McEntire — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Cowgirls Don't Cry by Brooks & Dunn featuring Reba McEntire 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 A at 110 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "Cowgirls Don't Cry" 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 "Cowgirls Don't Cry"?
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.
How many chords does "Cowgirls Don't Cry" use?
Just 5 chords: A, C, D, E, F#m. Take it one section at a time.