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(F)Out in Ar i (C)zo na where the (F)bad men are, the (F)on ly thing to (D)guide you is an (G)eve ning star.
The (F)rough est, (E7)tough est (Cm)man by far is (G7)Rag time (C7)Cow boy Joe.
He al ways sings
swing y mu sic to the cat tle as he (G)swings,
back and for ward in the sad dle on a (C7)horse
that is syn co pat ed gait ed, and there’s (F)such a fun ny (Dm7)me ter to the (G)sound of his re (C7)peat er, how they (F)run
when they hear that fel low’s guns, be cause the (G)West ern folks all know, (A7)he’s a (Dm)high fa lut in’, scoot in’, shoot in’, (F)son of a gun from (G)Ar i zo na, (F)Rag time (C7)Cow boy (F)Joe.
He al ways sings
swing y mu sic to the cat tle as he (G)swings,
back and for ward in the sad dle on a (C7)horse
that is syn co pat ed gait ed, and there’s (F)such a fun ny (Dm7)me ter to the (G)sound of his re (C7)peat er, how they (F)run
when they hear that fel low’s guns, be cause the (G)West ern folks all know, (A7)he’s a (Dm)high fa lut in’, scoot in’, shoot in’, (F)son of a gun from (G)Ar i zo na, (F)Rag time (C7)Cow boy (F)Joe.
He al ways (G9)oh, what a (C7)cow boy, (Dm7)Rag time (G9)Cow (C7)boy (F)Joe!
Ragtime Cowboy Joe — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Ragtime Cowboy Joe" by Belle Baker: 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 F, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Ragtime Cowboy Joe”
- What key is "Ragtime Cowboy Joe" by Belle Baker played in?
- Ragtime Cowboy Joe is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ragtime Cowboy Joe"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Ragtime Cowboy Joe" 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 "Ragtime Cowboy Joe"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Ragtime Cowboy Joe"?
- "Ragtime Cowboy Joe" was originally performed by Belle Baker. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Ragtime Cowboy Joe" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Ragtime Cowboy Joe" by Belle Baker. 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 "Ragtime Cowboy Joe" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, 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 "Ragtime Cowboy Joe" 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.