Cowboy Take Me Away

by Dixie Chicks
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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 β€” Simple Sheet Music

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"Cowboy Take Me Away" in simplified sheet music format β€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 110 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About β€œCowboy Take Me Away”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Cowboy Take Me Away"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music β€” same song, less visual density.
What key is "Cowboy Take Me Away" by Dixie Chicks played in?
Cowboy Take Me Away is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cowboy Take Me Away"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Cowboy Take Me Away" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Cowboy Take Me Away"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Cowboy Take Me Away"?
"Cowboy Take Me Away" was originally performed by Dixie Chicks. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Dixie Chicks can I play here?
Try "Not Ready To Make Nice". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords β€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Cowboy Take Me Away". Key of G, 110 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below β€” like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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