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Ain't Always the Cowboy

Jon Pardi

04:21

AEF#m7DF#m

How to play Ain't Always the Cowboy on guitar

Ain't Always the Cowboy by Jon Pardi uses 5 chords: A, E, F#m7, D, F#m. It's a relatively easy song — great for guitarists at any level.

DifficultyEasy
Duration04:21
Chords5
A E(music)F#m7 DHerAhands wrapped up in mine.ETears rollin' out of her eyes. No messin'F#mwith a made-up mind. SunDsettin' on goodbye. Yeah, it'sAhard toEbelieve it wasn'tF#mme tryin' to leaveDthis time. It ain't always theAcowboy that ain't got a lot ofEhang around. Ain't got noF#msettle down in their boots.DGone's just what they do. ThatArestless running,Esearching for something.F#mLeaving love in theF#m7dust of a midnightDChevrolet. It ain't
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What chords are in Ain't Always the Cowboy by Jon Pardi?

Ain't Always the Cowboy by Jon Pardi uses 5 chords: A, E, F#m7, D, F#m. These chords cover the full arrangement of the song.

Do I need a capo to play Ain't Always the Cowboy by Jon Pardi?

A capo on fret 2 is the most popular way to play Ain't Always the Cowboy. It converts the chord shapes into more beginner-friendly open positions — with the capo on fret 2, you'd play G, D, Em7, C, Em, which is the easiest way to play the song. You can also play it without a capo using the original chord shapes. To play the full arrangement with a capo or customize it to your preferences, download the Strum app.

Is Ain't Always the Cowboy hard to play on guitar?

Ain't Always the Cowboy is a relatively easy song to play on guitar. With 5 chords (A, E, F#m7, D, F#m), even beginners can get a handle on it with consistent practice. Focus on smooth chord transitions and keeping a steady strumming rhythm.

Can a beginner play Ain't Always the Cowboy on guitar?

Yes — Ain't Always the Cowboy is a great beginner guitar song. It only uses 5 chords, keeping the arrangement accessible while you're still building technique. Practice each chord shape on its own before working on transitions between them.

How long is Ain't Always the Cowboy by Jon Pardi?

Ain't Always the Cowboy by Jon Pardi is 04:21 long. The full guitar chord arrangement covers the complete song — verses, chorus, and any bridge or outro sections.

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