Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?

by Paula Cole
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(F#m)Doo dit, doo doo dit, doo (C#m)doo dit, doo doo dit, doo (F#m)doo dit, doo doo dit, doo (C#m)doo dit, doo doo dit, doo (F#m)doo dit, doo doo dit, doo (C#m)doo dit, doo doo dit, doo (D)doo dit, doo doo dit, doo (E)doo dit, doo doo.

Oh, you get me read y in your fif ty six the Chev y.

and Why don’t we go sit down in the shade?

Take shel ter on my front porch, the dan de li on sun’s scorch in’, like a glass of cold lem on ade?

(Gmaj7)I will do the laun dry

if (Bm)you pay all the bills.

Where is my (C#m)John Wayne?

Where is my (C#m)prai rie sun?

Where is my (C#m)hap py end ing?

(D)Where have all the cow boys gone?

Why (CN.C.)fi you stay the eve ning, when kick back and watch er T V, and I’ll fix a lit tle some thing to eat.

Oh, made I know your back hurts from work in’ on the trac tor.

How do you take your cof fee, my sweet?

(Gmaj7)I will raise the chil dren

if (Bm)you pay all the bills.

Where is my (C#m)John Wayne?

Where is my (C#m)prai rie sun?

Where is my (C#m)hap py end ing?

(D)Where have all the cow boys gone?

Why

I am wear ing my new dress to night,

but you don’t, but you don’t e ven no tice me.

Say our good byes,

say our good byes,

say our good byes.

We boys gone?

Where is my (C#m)Marl bor o Man?

Where is his (C#m)shin y gun?

Where is my (C#m)lone ly ran ger?

(D)Where have all the cow boys gone?

(D)Where have all the cow boys gone?

Where Have All The Cowboys Gone? — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 120 BPM.

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

About “Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?

Can I play "Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?" by Paula Cole played in?
Where Have All The Cowboys Gone? is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?" 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 "Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?"?
"Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?" was originally performed by Paula Cole. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, C, C#m, D, E, F#m, +1 more.
What other songs by Paula Cole can I play here?
Try "I DON'T WANT TO WAIT", "I Don't Want To Wait". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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