Good Ride Cowboy

by Garth Brooks

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From the hills of Kay cee, Wy o ming

where (G7)life’s wool y and wild,

came a Na vy brat in a cow boy hat and that Co pen hag en smile.

And from buck in’ broncs to honk y tonks, he al ways sang a cow boy song.

We were (D)much too young, hav in’ (B7)too much fun,

as (E7)we all (A7)sang a long.

And we sang (G)“life’s

a high way,”

there’s on ly (G)one way you’re gon na get (D)through it.

When she (G)starts to twist,

be (D)more like Chris, pull your (E7)hat down tight and (A7)just (CN.C.)Le Doux it.

When that whis tle blows and the crowd ex plodes and them (G7)pick up men are at your side,

they tell you, (D)“Good ride,

cow boy,

good (D)ride.”

From gold buck les to gold rec ords,

well, once a (A7)gain he was spin nin’ ’round.

Took the whole world on and he turned us on to that (F#7)“West ern Un der ground.”

And from (E)“Bare back Jack” to “This Cow boy’s Hat,” the songs were strong er than his pain.

He did (E)not slow down from (C#7)town to town like chil dren (F#7)run nin’ through the rain.

And we sang (A)“life’s

a high way,” there’s on ly (A)one way you’re gon na get (E)through it.

When she (A)starts to twist, be (E)more like Chris, pull your (F#7)hat down tight and (B7)just (CN.C.)Le Doux it.

When that whis tle blows and that crowd ex plodes and them pick up men are at your side,

they tell you, (E)“Good ride,

cow boy, good (E)ride.”

We sang (A)“life’s

a high way,” there’s on ly (A)one way you’re gon na get (E)through it.

When she (A)starts to twist, be (E)more like Chris, pull your (F#7)hat down tight and (B7)just (CN.C.)Le Doux it.

When that whis tle blows and that crowd ex plodes and them pick up men are at your side,

they tell you, (E)“Good ride,

cow boy, good (E)ride.”

We sang

boy, good ride.”

Then he crossed that riv er Jor dan with Saint (A)Pe ter (A7)on the oth er side,

sing in’ (E)“Good ride,

cow boy, good ride.”

Say “Good ride,

cow boy, good ride.”

Good Ride Cowboy by Garth Brooks — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Good Ride Cowboy by Garth Brooks 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 D at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Good Ride Cowboy" 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 "Good Ride Cowboy"?
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 "Good Ride Cowboy" use?
Just 11 chords: A, A7, B7, C, C#7, D, E, E7, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Garth Brooks songs work for kids?
Try "THE DANCE", "UNANSWERED PRAYERS", "FRIENDS IN LOW PLACES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.