Capo 1Time Signature: 4/4Tempo: 71Intro: | G | Am | D | G, G, D, - |(Verse 1)G AmHe wanted someone who loves the land as much as He doesD G DSomeone who knows the blessin' of a good hard rainG AmSomebody simple and strong that He knows He can count onD G DSoft as the wind, yet bold enough to bless His name(Chorus)G AmThat's why God loves cowboys, I believe there's a place in His heartGCause when the herd needs tendin', the fences needs mendin'G D C DHe knows they'll work hard, on His great big ranch called lifeG G/F# EmCause they love and take care of all His creationsC AFrom the horses they ride to those broken-hearted honky tonk angelsAm G/B DOoh, Ooh, OohGThat's why God loves cowboys(Solo)- - - | Am | D | G, G, D - |(Verse 2)G AmHe knew they'd need room to breathe and freedomD G DSo he gave em' Texas and those big Montana skiesG AmHe was there when He heard those prayers coming from CheyenneD G DRight be-side that young man on his last ride(Chorus)G AmThat's why God loves cowboys, I believe there's a place in His heartGCause when the herd needs tendin', the fences needs mendin'G D C DHe knows they'll work hard, on His great big ranch called lifeG G/F# EmCause they love and take care of all His creationsC AFrom the horses they ride to those broken-hearted honky tonk angelsAm G/B DOoh, Ooh, OohGThat's why God loved cowboys(Bridge)Bm COoh those cold nights get lonelyG DHe needs more then just a good fire to keep him warmBm COoh there's nothin' more holyG DThan a love of a woman to weather life's storm(Chorus)G AmThat's why God loves cowgirls, I believe there's a place in His heartDCause when the herd needs tendin' and the fences needs mendin'G D C DHe knows they'll work hard, on His great big ranch called lifeG G/F# EmCause they love and take care of all His creationsC AFrom the horses they ride to those broken-hearted honkytonk heroesAm DOoh, Ooh, OohGThat's why God loves cowgirlsAm DOoh, Ooh, OohGThat's why God loves cowboys | Am | D | G
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