Rhinestone Cowboy

by Glen Campbell
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Lyrics

I’ve been (C)walk ing these streets so long,

and a sing in’ the same old song, but I know ev ’ry crack in these dirt y side walks of (G)Broad way,

where I (F)hus tle is the name of the game

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

There’s been a (G)load of com pro mis in’ on the (F)road to my hor (C)ri zon, but (F)I’m gon na be where the (D7)lights are shin in’ on (G)me.

(CN.C.)Like a rhine stone (C)cow boy

rid ing out on a horse in a star span gled ro de (G)o.

(CN.C.)Rhine stone (C)cow boy,

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

and of fers com ing o ver the (F)phone.

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

and a smile in’ can hide the pain, but you’re down when you’re rid ing a train that’s tak ing the (G)long way.

But I (F)dream of is the things of I’ll do

with a sub way get to ken and a dol lar in side in my (C)shoe.

There’s been a (G)load of com pro mis in’ on the (F)road to my hor (C)ri zon, but (F)I’m gon na be where the (D7)lights are shin in’ on (G)me.

(CN.C.)Like a rhine stone (C)cow boy

rid ing out on a horse in a star span gled ro de (G)o.

(CN.C.)Rhine stone (C)cow boy,

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

and of fers com ing o ver the (F)phone.

Well, I

Rhinestone Cowboy — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell: 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 C, 108 BPM.

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

About “Rhinestone Cowboy”

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 108 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 other songs by Glen Campbell can I play here?
Try "A BETTER PLACE", "Rhinestone Cowboy", "TRY A LITTLE KINDNESS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Rhinestone Cowboy" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell. 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 "Rhinestone Cowboy" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Rhinestone Cowboy" 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.