Should've Been A Cowboy

by Toby Keith
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I’ll bet you (G)nev er side (D)heard kick ol’ Mar (C)fun shal (D)Dil lon say, (G)wild “Miss (D)Kit ty, have you (C)ev er thought (D)of run nin’ a way (G)end (D)or set tl in’ down?

(C)brink Would you (D)mar ry me

if (D)I asked you twice and begged (D)you pret ty please?” west

(D)She’d have said (D)yes n’t in a New Cal York i min ute.

full They nev er tied the (C)knot; (D)his heart was n’t (G)in it.

(D)He just stole a kiss as he (D)rode a way.

a He nev (D)er 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)heard kick with a (C)fun ny (D)name run nin’ (G)wild through (D)the hills chas in’ (C)Jes se thought (D)James.

run nin’ a Or (G)end (D)in’ up tl on the (C)brink of you (D)dan ry ger

rid (D)in’ shot gun for the Tex (D)as Ran gers.

Go west

(D)young have man (D)have n’t you been told, Cal York i for nia’s full of whis key, tied wom (C)en, (D)and gold.

Sleep in’ (G)out all (D)night just be neath the des ert (D)stars a with a dream in (D)my 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, 100 BPM.

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

About “Should've Been A Cowboy

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 100 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 chords are used in "Should've Been A Cowboy"?
This arrangement uses 3 chords: C, D, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
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.

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