Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond Of Each Other

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Key: A

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Intro]
[A] [D] [A] [E] [A]

[A]Well, there's many a strange impulse [D]out on the plains of West Texas
[A]There's many a young boy [E]who feels things he can't comprehend
[A]And a small town don't like [A]it when somebody falls between sexes
[D]No, a small town don't like it [A]when a cowboy has feelings for men
[E]And I believe to my soul [A]that inside every man, there's the feminine
[A]And inside every lady, there's a [D]deep manly voice loud and clear
[A]Well, a cowboy may brag about [E]things that he's done with his women
[A]But the ones who brag loudest are [A]the ones that are most likely queer
[D]Cowboys are frequently secretly [A]fond of each other
[E]Say, what do you think all [A]them saddles and boots was about?
[A]And there's many a cowboy who don't understand [D]the way that he feels for his brother
[A]And inside every cowboy, there's a [E]lady that'd love to slip out
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[A]And there's always somebody who [D]says what the others just whisper
[A]And mostly that someone's the first [E]one to get shot down dead
[A]So when you talk to a cowboy, [A]don't treat him like he was a sister
[D]You can't fuck with a lady [A]that's sleepin' in each cowboy's head
[E]Cowboys are frequently secretly [A]fond of each other
[A]What do you think all [D]them saddles and boots was about?
[A]And there's many a cowboy who don't understand [E]the way that he feels for his brother
[A]And inside every lady, there's a [A]cowboy that wants to come out
[D]And inside every cowboy, there's a [A]lady that'd love to slip out

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Song Summary & Key Facts

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Album Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond Of Each Other

Released 2009

Genre

Classic Classic Country Pop

Songwriter Willie Nelson

Chord Version Options

4 Versions

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key A (A Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 4 Unique Chords

Genre Classic

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond Of Each Other by Willie Nelson is played in the key of A with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: A (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti D (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti E (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti A/C# (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond Of Each Other by Willie Nelson: sounding in A (Capo Fret 2, shape G) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in A (Capo on Fret 2 (played in G shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open cowboy chords (C, G, D, Em, Am) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from A to D requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – IV – V – I

Song chords:

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A D E A/C#

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song uses a minimalist 4-chord structure.

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key A Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into G, maintaining A sound without complex barre chords.

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Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of A. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I A Tonic

ii Bm Supertonic

iii C#m Mediant

IV D Subdominant

V E Dominant

vi F#m Submediant

vii° G#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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KEY: A • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – IV – V – I • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond Of Each Other (Willie Nelson)?

To play the Easy Chords for Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond Of Each Other, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond Of Each Other?

The original recording key for Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond Of Each Other by Willie Nelson is A. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond Of Each Other

Released 2009

Genre

Classic Classic Country Pop

Songwriter Willie Nelson

Chord Version Options

4 Versions

Versi Studio Alternative By Contributor

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Chord Mudah Basic Chords • Capo Fret 2 Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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Chord Mudah (Capo 2) Basic Chords • No Capo Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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