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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Ragtime Cowboy Joe" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Ragtime Cowboy Joe" 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. "Ragtime Cowboy Joe" is in Bb.
- What key is "Ragtime Cowboy Joe" by Belle Baker played in?
- Ragtime Cowboy Joe is arranged in the key of Bb 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.
- Does "Ragtime Cowboy Joe" 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. "Ragtime Cowboy Joe" is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Ragtime Cowboy Joe"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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