How 'Bout Them Cowgirls

by George Strait
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Lyrics

I felt the rush of the Ri o Grande in to Yel low stone and I’ve (E6)seen first hand

Ni a gra Falls

and the lights of Ve (E6)gas.

But her I’ve criss crossed down to (E6)Key Bis cayne and the (Emaj7)and Chi town vi a Ban gor Maine.

Think I’ve seen it all.

es.

And (Emaj7)all a days I can say is: But How ’bout them (E)cow

girls.

(C#m)Boys, ain’t they some thin’?

Sure are some (A)proud

girls

and you can’t tell ’em noth in’.

And I tell you right (E)now,

girls

may (C#m)just be sev en won ders of this big

(E)ol’

(F#m7)round world.

But how ’bout them cow girls?

She’s rid in’ colts of in Steam boat Springs, in to bail in’ hay out side (E6)Ab i lene.

She’s try in’ hard

to fit in some cit (E6)y.

But her I’ve home is ’neath that (E6)big blue sky and the (Emaj7)North ern Plains and those oth er wide Think I’ve o pen spac es.

And (Emaj7)Now a days there ain’t as y.

But how ’bout them (E)cow

girls.

(C#m)Boys, ain’t they some thin’?

Sure are some (A)proud

girls

but you can’t beat their lov in’.

And I tell you right (E)now,

girls

may (C#m)just be sev en won ders of this big

(E)ol’

(F#m7)round world.

But how ’bout them cow girls?

cow girls?

Boy, she (F#m7)don’t need you and she don’t need me.

She can do just fine on her own two feet.

But she wants a man who wants her to be her self.

And she’ll nev er change; don’t know how to hide

her stub born will or her fight in’ side.

But you treat her right and she’ll love you like

no one else.

Yeah, how ’bout them cow girls?

How 'Bout Them Cowgirls — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "How 'Bout Them Cowgirls" by George Strait: 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 E, 120 BPM.

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

About “How 'Bout Them Cowgirls”

What key is "How 'Bout Them Cowgirls" by George Strait played in?
How 'Bout Them Cowgirls is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "How 'Bout Them Cowgirls"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "How 'Bout Them Cowgirls" 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 "How 'Bout Them Cowgirls"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "How 'Bout Them Cowgirls"?
"How 'Bout Them Cowgirls" was originally performed by George Strait. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "How 'Bout Them Cowgirls"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, B, C#m, E, E6, Emaj7, Emaj9, F#m7.
What other songs by George Strait can I play here?
Try "I CROSS MY HEART", "LOVE WITHOUT END, AMEN", "THE BREATH YOU TAKE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "How 'Bout Them Cowgirls" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "How 'Bout Them Cowgirls" by George Strait. 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 "How 'Bout Them Cowgirls" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, 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 "How 'Bout Them Cowgirls" 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.