I Want To Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart

by Patsy Montana
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Lyrics

I want to be a cow boy’s sweet heart.

I want to (A7)learn to rope and to ride.

I want to (D7)ride o’er the plains and the des ert,

out west of the Great Di (G)vide.

I want to hear the coy otes howl in’ while the sun sets in the (C)west.

I want to (C)be a (C#dim7)cow boy’s (G)sweet (E7)heart, that’s the (A7)life I (D7)love the (G)best.

I wan na (G)ride old Paint, go in’ at a run.

I wan na (A7)feel the wind in my face,

a (D7)thou sand miles from the cit y lights,

go in’ a cow hand’s (G)pace.

I wan na pil low my head near the sleep in’ herd, while the moon shines down from a (C)bove.

I wan na (C)strum my gui (C#dim7)tar and (G)yo del ay hee (E7)hee ’cause (A7)that’s the (D7)life I (G)love.

I Want To Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart — Piano Lead Sheet

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"I Want To Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 240 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with left-hand octave bass patterns at a brisk tempo — 240 BPM moves fast, so start at half speed and lock in your left hand's reach before adding the melody.

Your right hand carries a singable, vocal-style line that sits comfortably in one position most of the time, but watch the C#dim7 chord when it appears — it's a chromatic passing shape that connects C to D7, and fumbling it will break your momentum.

Practice that specific transition in a short loop until your fingers expect it.

The E7-to-Am and A7-to-D7 moves are secondary dominants, so lean into the voice leading: keep common tones held and move the changing notes as little as possible.

Once hands are steady separately, combine them in four-bar chunks.

This is the piece that'll make octave bass feel automatic in your playing, so trust the repetition — it pays off quickly here.

About “I Want To Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart

Where are the chord symbols for "I Want To Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "I Want To Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart" is in G.
What key is "I Want To Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart" by Patsy Montana played in?
I Want To Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart 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 "I Want To Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart"?
The arrangement plays at 240 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Want To Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "I Want To Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Want To Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart"?
"I Want To Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart" was originally performed by Patsy Montana. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Want To Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A7, Am, C, C#dim7, D7, E7, G.
Does "I Want To Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "I Want To Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart" is in the key of G at 240 BPM.
What chords are in "I Want To Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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