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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "How 'Bout Them Cowgirls" by George Strait in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of E. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "How 'Bout Them Cowgirls"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature E. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "How 'Bout Them Cowgirls" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature E, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 120 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.