Rhinestone Cowboy

by Glen Campbell
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Lyrics

I’ve been (C)walk in’ these streets (F)so long

and a (F)sing in’ the same all old (C)song,

(F)but I (C)know ev ’ry crack on (F)these (C)dirt y side walks of (G)Broad way.

And Where (F)hus tle is the name of the game

and a nice guys get washed a way like the snow and the (C)rain.

There’s been a (G)load of com pro mis in’ on the road to my hor i zon.

But (F)I’m gon na be where the (D7)lights are shin ing on (Dm7)me.

Like a (F)Rhine (G)stone (C)Cow boy,

(F)rid ing (Cmaj7)out on a horse in a (C6)star spang led ro de o.

Like a (F)Rhine (G)stone (C)Cow boy,

(F)get tin’ (Cmaj7)cards and let ters from (C6)peo ple I don’t e ven know

and of fers com ing o ver the phone.

(G)Well I (C)real ly don’t mind (F)the rain

and a (F)smile in’ can same all the (C)pain,

(F)but you’re (C)down when you’re rid ing (F)the (C)train that’s tak ing the (G)long way.

And I (F)dream of the things name of I’ll do

and a sub way to ken and a lar tucked in side my (C)shoe.

There’ll be a (G)load of com pro mis in’ on the road to my hor i zon.

But (F)I’m gon na be where the (D7)lights are shin ing on (Dm7)me.

Like a (F)Rhine (G)stone (C)Cow boy,

(F)rid ing (Cmaj7)out on a horse in a (C6)star spang led ro de o.

Like a (F)Rhine (G)stone (C)Cow boy,

(F)get tin’ (Cmaj7)cards and let ters from (C6)peo ple I don’t e ven know

and of fers com ing o ver the phone.

(G)Well I (G7)Like a (F)Rhine (G)stone

Rhinestone Cowboy — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Rhinestone Cowboy

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Rhinestone Cowboy"?
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 C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell played in?
Rhinestone Cowboy 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 "Rhinestone Cowboy"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Rhinestone Cowboy" 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 "Rhinestone Cowboy"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Rhinestone Cowboy"?
"Rhinestone Cowboy" was originally performed by Glen Campbell. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Rhinestone Cowboy"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: C, C6, Cmaj7, D7, Dm7, F, G, G7.
What other songs by Glen Campbell can I play here?
Try "A BETTER PLACE", "TRY A LITTLE KINDNESS", "SOUTHERN NIGHTS". 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 — "Rhinestone Cowboy" 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 C, 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.

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