Noah Kahan - Cowboys Cry Too Chords

[Intro]
Em D/F# G C
Em D/F# G C
Mm
 
 
[Verse 1]
Em      D/F#         G              C
He's as tough as the tattoos up his right arm
         Em         D/F#      G                     C
And I've talked him down from getting in a fight or two
   Em         D/F#            G                            C
He stands his ground, he's as stubborn as the weeds in the backyard
       Em      D/F#          G                 C
'Cause growing up, he had to go where the wind blew
   Em        D/F#      G                    C
He hides his heart and hurt, guess he kinda had to
      Em         D/F#   G                  C
And a world that says, "Saddle up and be a man"
         Em       D/F#         G          C
When the sun goes down and his hazel eyes go blue
            Em D/F# G     C
That's when I        understand
 
 
[Chorus]
        G     C
Cowboys cry too
             Em7                        D/F#                   C
They may not let 'em fall down in their hometown thinkin' they still got sh*t to prove
               G  C
That well runs deep
              Em7                       D/F#               C
But when he's showin' his skin, lettin' mе in, that's when he's toughest to mе
        Am7  D           C Am7 G
I never knew cowboys cry too
 
 
[Verse 2]
       Em         D/F#          G              C
I grew up wishing I could close off the way my dad did
            Em        D/F#        G                     C
'Cause that man never felt a damn thing he didn't wanna feel
                Em       D/F#        G                C
But I've burned too many miles tryna ride out all the sadness
              Em       D/F#      G                       C
But you can't outdrive pain, someday it's gonna take the wheel
          Em              D/F#      G              C
Can't be alone, but don't wanna get close to anybody
                 Em               D/F#       G                     C
Don't wanna bare teeth, but don't wanna look weak, it's a tough spot
         Em           D/F#  G                  C
But I'm afraid you'll walk away when the tears start runnin'
    Em D/F# G     C
But I        hope not
 
 
[Chorus]
               G     C
'Cause cowboys cry too
             Em7                        D/F#                   C
They may not let 'em fall down in their hometown thinkin' they still got sh*t to prove
               G  C
That well runs deep
              Em7                       D/F#               C
But when he's showin' his skin, lettin' mе in, that's when he's toughest to mе
        Am7  D           C Am7 G
I never knew cowboys cry too
 
 
[Guitar Solo]
Em7 D/F# G C  Em7 D/F# G C
 
 
[Bridge]
C
Blame it on their fathers
                          G/B
The ones that said they'd stay
                   Am                                 C
Or blame it on the songs that tell you they all ride away
                 D
But mine ain't that way
D
I an't that way
 
 
[Out-Chorus]
        G     C
Cowboys cry too
             Em7                        D/F#                   C
They may not let 'em fall down in their hometown thinkin' they still got sh*t to prove
               N.C. C
That well runs deep
              Em7                       D/F#               C
But when he's showin' his skin, lettin' mе in, that's when he's toughest to mе
        Am7  D           C Am7 G
I never knew cowboys cry too
C G C
Mm





How to play "Cowboys Cry Too" by Noah Kahan on guitar

[Intro]
- Chords: Em, D/F#, G, C.
- Strum each chord gently, allowing the notes to be heard clearly.
- For the introduction, go through the process twice.

[Verse One]
- Em D/F#G C
- Strum in a steady, relaxing manner.
- Use more downstrokes to emphasize the narrative tone.
- Concentrate on smooth chord transitions, particularly between D/F# and G.

[Chorus]
- G C EM7 D/F# C
- Strumming with increased vigor, employing both down and up strokes.
- Highlight the first beat of each measure to reflect the emotional intensity of the lyrics.
- Practice switching from G to C and Em7 to D/F# to guarantee a smooth transition.

[Verse 2]:
- Use the same chord sequence and strumming pattern as in Verse 1.
- Vary the strumming dynamics to fit the lyrics and emphasize narrative.

[Guitar solo]
- Em7 D/F# G C (repeat this progression twice)
- Strum the chords gently to let the solo stand out.
- To support the solo melody, maintain a consistent rhythm.

[bridge] - C  To produce an introspective mood, use a milder strumming pattern
(G/B/Am/C/D).
To keep the flow fluid, practice transitioning from C to G/B and Am to C.

[Out-Chorus]
- G C EM7 D/F# C  Am7 d C Am7 g C
- Return to the more intense strumming pattern from the main chorus.
- Use more powerful downstrokes to emphasize the song's emotional apex.

[Common Errors]
- Make sure you play the D/F# chord accurately, as it is easy to misplace fingers.
- Don't rush through chord transitions; instead, take your time and produce smooth shifts.
- Strumming consistently throughout the song will keep the rhythm stable.

[General Suggestions]
- Tuning: Confirm that your guitar is in standard tuning (EADGBE).
- Tone: To improve clarity, use your amplifier's clean preset.
- Begin practicing the song gently, focusing on correctness before raising the tempo.

[Facts about the Song]
Noah Kahan's "Cowboys Cry Too" explores the internal challenges and vulnerabilities
of tough-talking outer characters. The lyrics tackle issues like as masculinity, emotional
expression, and the complexities of human emotions. Noah Kahan, a singer-songwriter
from Vermont, is well-known for his introspective lyrics and folk-influenced sound.
His music frequently draws on personal experiences as well as universal themes
such as love, sorrow, and self-discovery.