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Ghost Riders In The Sky

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[Verse 1]
AmAn old cowboy went riding out one Cdark and windy day
AmUpon a ridge he rested as he went along his way
AmWhen all at once a mighty herd of red eyed cows he saw
FA-plowing through the ragged sky and Dmup the cloudy Amdraw
[Verse 2]
AmTheir brands were still on fire and their Chooves were made of steel
AmTheir horns were black and shiny and their hot breath he could feel
AmA bolt of fear went through him as they thundered through the sky
FFor he saw the Riders coming hard and he Dmheard their mournful Amcry
[Chorus]
AmYippie yi COhhhhh
CYippie yi Amyaaaaay
FGhost Riders in the sAmky
[Instrumental]
Am Am C C C C
Am Am Am Am Am Am
Am Am Am Am
F F F F
Dm Am Am Am
[Verse 3]
AmTheir faces gaunt, their eyes were blurred, their Cshirts all soaked with sweat
AmHe's riding hard to catch that herd, but he ain't caught 'em yet
Am'Cause they've got to ride forever on that range up in the sky
FOn horses snorting fire
As they Dmride on hear their Amcry
[Verse 4]
AmAs the riders loped on by him he Cheard one call his name
AmIf you want to save your soul from Hell a-riding on our range
AmThen cowboy change your ways today or with us you will ride
FTrying to catch the Devil's herd, aDmcross these endless sAmkies
[Chorus]
AmYippie yi COhhhhh
CYippie yi AmYaaaaay
FGhost Riders in the Amsky
FGhost Riders in the Amsky
FGhost Riders in the Amsky

All chords in this song (4)

The story behind the song

"Ghost Riders In The Sky" fits right into the world of Johnny Cash, an American singer-songwriter known for exploring themes of sorrow and moral tribulation. His music often featured a distinctive, train-like chugging guitar rhythm and his deep bass-baritone voice. Playing this song, you can channel the same somber and humble demeanor that marked much of his later work, bringing to life a tale of spectral cowboys in the sky.

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Ghost Riders In The Sky

by Johnny Cash

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Capo on 1st fret.

[Verse 1]

Am C

An old cowboy went riding out one dark and windy day

Upon a ridge he rested as he went along his way

When all at once a mighty herd of red eyed cows he saw

F Dm Am

A-plowing through the ragged sky and up the cloudy draw

[Verse 2]

Am C

Their brands were still on fire and their hooves were made of steel

Their horns were black and shiny and their hot breath he could feel

A bolt of fear went through him as they thundered through the sky

F Dm Am

For he saw the Riders coming hard and he heard their mournful cry

[Chorus]

Am C

Yippie yi Ohhhhh

C Am

Yippie yi yaaaaay

F Am

Ghost Riders in the sky

[Instrumental]

Am Am C C C C

Am Am Am Am Am Am

Am Am Am Am

F F F F

Dm Am Am Am

[Verse 3]

Am C

Their faces gaunt, their eyes were blurred, their shirts all soaked with sweat

He's riding hard to catch that herd, but he ain't caught 'em yet

'Cause they've got to ride forever on that range up in the sky

On horses snorting fire

Dm Am

As they ride on hear their cry

[Verse 4]

Am C

As the riders loped on by him he heard one call his name

If you want to save your soul from Hell a-riding on our range

Then cowboy change your ways today or with us you will ride

F Dm Am

Trying to catch the Devil's herd, across these endless skies

[Chorus]

Am C

Yippie yi Ohhhhh

C Am

Yippie yi Yaaaaay

F Am

Ghost Riders in the sky

F Am

Ghost Riders in the sky

F Am

Ghost Riders in the sky

About Ghost Riders In The Sky Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play Ghost Riders In The Sky by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Ghost Riders In The Sky chords”, “Ghost Riders In The Sky guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash Ghost Riders In The Sky chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Ghost Riders In The Sky chords and for experienced players who want accurate Ghost Riders In The Sky lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, C, F, Dm, A.

FAQ — Ghost Riders In The Sky by Johnny Cash

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What key is "Ghost Riders In The Sky" in?

The chords for "Ghost Riders In The Sky" show the original chord names (including Am, C, F, Dm, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.