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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
D · G · A · Em
Cowboy Take Me Away Chords – Guitar
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · G · A · Em
Cowboy Take Me Away Chords – Ukulele
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · G · A · Em
Cowboy Take Me Away Chords – Piano
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · G · A · Em
Cowboy Take Me Away Chords – Banjo
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · G · A · Em
Cowboy Take Me Away Chords – Mandolin
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · G · A · Em
Cowboy Take Me Away Chords – Harmonica
A heartfelt country song by the Dixie Chicks about longing for escape and love. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Basic Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play the chord shapes as written for the original key, or play without a capo for the key of D.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
D – G
D – A
G – D – A
G – D (×2)
G – A
G – D
Chorus
G – D
A – D
G – D
A – D
G – D – A
Verse 2
D – G
D – A
G – D – A – G
D – G – D
G – A
G
Chorus
G – D
A – D
G – D
A – D
G – D – A
Bridge
G – D
A – D
G – D – A
G – D (×2)
G – A
G – D
Chorus
G – D
A – D
G – D
A – D
G – D – A
Outro
D – G
D – A
D – G
D – A
Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (D, G, A). Practice switching between D and G smoothly, as this is the most common transition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Cowboy Take Me Away"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, G, A and Em.
Is "Cowboy Take Me Away" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Cowboy Take Me Away" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Cowboy Take Me Away"?
It was written by Martie Seidel, Marcus Hummon, and released in 1999.