Cowgirls Don't Cry

by Brooks & Dunn featuring Reba McEntire
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Lyrics

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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Cowgirls Don't Cry" by Brooks & Dunn featuring Reba McEntire: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 110 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Cowgirls Don't Cry”

What key is "Cowgirls Don't Cry" by Brooks & Dunn featuring Reba McEntire played in?
Cowgirls Don't Cry is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cowgirls Don't Cry"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Cowgirls Don't Cry" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Cowgirls Don't Cry"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Cowgirls Don't Cry"?
"Cowgirls Don't Cry" was originally performed by Brooks & Dunn featuring Reba McEntire. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Cowgirls Don't Cry"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, C, D, E, F#m.
Is there a karaoke version of "Cowgirls Don't Cry" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Cowgirls Don't Cry" by Brooks & Dunn featuring Reba McEntire. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Cowgirls Don't Cry" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Cowgirls Don't Cry" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.