Ctap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Cowboy Like Me Chords – Guitar
Ctap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Cowboy Like Me Chords – Ukulele
Ctap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Cowboy Like Me Chords – Piano
Ctap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Cowboy Like Me Chords – Banjo
Ctap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Cowboy Like Me Chords – Mandolin
Ctap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Cowboy Like Me Chords – Harmonica
A song by Taylor Swift about two con artists finding unexpected love. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
F
C
G
F
C
G
F
C
Chorus
G
F
C
G
F – C
G
F
C
G
F
C
G
F
C
G
Verse 2
F
C
G
F
C
G
F – C
G
Chorus
G
F
C
G
F – C
G
F
C
G
F
C
G
F
C
G
Bridge
F
C – G
F
C – G
F – C
G
F
Chorus
F
C
G (×2)
F
C
G
F – C
G
F
C
G
F
C
G
F
C
G
Outro
F – C
G – F
G – C
Practice tip: Focus on the steady, relaxed strumming pattern to capture the song’s storytelling feel. The chords F, C, and G are the only ones used, so practice switching between them smoothly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Cowboy Like Me"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.
Is "Cowboy Like Me" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Cowboy Like Me" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Cowboy Like Me"?
It was written by Taylor Swift, Aaron Dessner, and released in 2020.