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I’m an old cow (Dm)hand
from the Ri o (C)Grande,
but my legs ain’t (Dm)bowed
and my cheeks ain’t (C)tanned.
I’m a (Am)cow boy who nev er (Em)saw a cow, nev er (Am)roped a steer ’cause I (Em)don’t know how, and I (Am)sho’ ain’t fix in’ to (Em)start in now.
(Dm)Yip pee i (G)o ki (C)ay,
(Dm)yip pee i (G)o ki (C)ay.
I'm An Old Cowhand (From The Rio Grande) — Piano Lead Sheet
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"I'm An Old Cowhand (From The Rio Grande)" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 110 BPM.
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About “I'm An Old Cowhand (From The Rio Grande)”
- Where are the chord symbols for "I'm An Old Cowhand (From The Rio Grande)" 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'm An Old Cowhand (From The Rio Grande)" is in C.
- What key is "I'm An Old Cowhand (From The Rio Grande)" by Johnny Mercer played in?
- I'm An Old Cowhand (From The Rio Grande) is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I'm An Old Cowhand (From The Rio Grande)"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I'm An Old Cowhand (From The Rio Grande)" 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'm An Old Cowhand (From The Rio Grande)"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I'm An Old Cowhand (From The Rio Grande)"?
- "I'm An Old Cowhand (From The Rio Grande)" was originally performed by Johnny Mercer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Johnny Mercer can I play here?
- Try "WHEN YOU'RE IN LOVE", "Autumn Leaves", "Come Rain Or Come Shine". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "I'm An Old Cowhand (From The Rio Grande)" 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'm An Old Cowhand (From The Rio Grande)" is in the key of C at 110 BPM.
- What chords are in "I'm An Old Cowhand (From The Rio Grande)"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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