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I’ll bet you (G)nev er side (D)heard ol’ (C)Mar shall ny (D)Dil lon say,
“Miss (D)Kit ty, have you (C)ev er thought of (D)run nin’ a way (G)end
or (D)set tl in’ down?
Would you (D)mar ry me
if I (D)asked you (C)twice and begged you (D)pret ty please?” west,
(D)She’d have said (C)yes n’t in a (D)New York i (G)min ute.
full They (D)nev er tied the (C)knot;
his (D)heart was n’t (G)in it.
He (D)just stole a (C)kiss as he (D)rode a way.
a He nev er (D)hung his hat up
at Kit ty’s place.
heart.
I should ’ve been a (G)cow boy.
I (D)should ’ve learned to (G)rope and ride,
(G)wear in’ my (D)six shoot er, (C)rid in’ my (D)po ny on a (G)cat tle drive.
(D)Steal in’ the young girls’ hearts,
(G)just like Gene
and Roy,
(D)sing in’ those (G)camp fire (D)songs,
oh, I (D)should ’ve been a cow boy.
I might have (G)had a side (D)kick with (C)a fun ny (D)name run nin’
through (D)the hills chas in’ (C)Jes se thought James.
(D)run nin’ a Or (G)end
in’ (D)up tl on the
of you (D)dan ry ger
rid in’ (D)shot gun (C)for the Tex as (D)Ran gers.
Go west,
(D)young have man.
(C)Have n’t you been (D)told, Cal i (G)for nia’s full of (D)whis key, tied wom (C)en
and (D)gold?
Sleep in’ (G)out all night, (D)just be neath (C)the des ert (D)stars a with a dream in my (D)eye and a up
prayer Kit in my heart.
I should ’ve been a (G)cow boy.
I (D)should ’ve learned to (G)rope and ride,
(G)wear in’ my (D)six shoot er, (C)rid in’ my (D)po ny on a (G)cat tle drive.
(D)Steal in’ the young girls’ hearts,
(G)just like Gene
and Roy,
(D)sing in’ those (G)camp fire (D)songs,
oh, I (D)should ’ve been a cow boy.
I might have Yeah, I (D)should ’ve been a cow boy.
I (D)should ’ve been a (G)cow boy.
Should've Been A Cowboy — Simple Sheet Music
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"Should've Been A Cowboy" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 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 “Should've Been A Cowboy”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Should've Been A Cowboy"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Should've Been A Cowboy" by Toby Keith played in?
- Should've Been A Cowboy is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Should've Been A Cowboy"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Should've Been A 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 "Should've Been A Cowboy"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Should've Been A Cowboy"?
- "Should've Been A Cowboy" was originally performed by Toby Keith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Toby Keith can I play here?
- Try "CRYIN' FOR ME", "GOD LOVE HER", "SHE NEVER CRIED IN FRONT OF ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Should've Been A Cowboy". Key of G, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.