Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Old Drovers Prayer

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
F C G C
[Verse 1]
CWhen supper is done and the campfire burns low,
The cowboy stretched out on the gGround.
CHis bedroll beneath him, his hat by his side,
GHe hears the big herd bedded dCown.
[Verse 2]
TChe cowboy nestles his head on his saddle,
Breathes in the sweet desert Gair.
He Cstares up above at the moon and the stars
And Grepeats the old drover's pCrayer:
[Chorus]
FO God in that heaven way Cup over me,
Thanks kindly for another fine dGay.
FI thank You also for the hCorse that I ride.
He's carried me alGl this long wCay.
[Interlude]
F C G C
[Verse 3]
I Cdon't mind the dust that I eat back on drag
As we drive this herd to the Grail.
IC'm thankful too for all the good men
Who Gbusted this long Chisholm CTrail.
[Verse 4]
I Cknow it was them who had it so hard.
They fought winter blizzards and Gsuch;
ACnd thanks for the boss who keeps us in line.
WitGhout him we wouldn't do muCch.
[Verse]
BCut most of all, God, when the campfire burns low,
And this blanket's warm as can beG,
I Cwon't worry about tomorrow, 'cause tonight,
I'm Gproud you made a cowboy oCut o' me.
[Chorus 2]
FWell, I lay here at night Cnot sure where You live,
On the moon or behind that brighGt star,
FBut thanks anyhow for keepCing your watch
O'er the cowboys wGho sleep by tChis fire.

All chords in this song (3)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Old Drovers Prayer

by Merle Haggard

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

F C G C

[Verse 1]

When supper is done and the campfire burns low,

The cowboy stretched out on the ground.

His bedroll beneath him, his hat by his side,

G C

He hears the big herd bedded down.

[Verse 2]

The cowboy nestles his head on his saddle,

Breathes in the sweet desert air.

He stares up above at the moon and the stars

G C

And repeats the old drover's prayer:

[Chorus]

F C

O God in that heaven way up over me,

Thanks kindly for another fine day.

F C

I thank You also for the horse that I ride.

G C

He's carried me all this long way.

[Interlude]

F C G C

[Verse 3]

I don't mind the dust that I eat back on drag

As we drive this herd to the rail.

I'm thankful too for all the good men

G C

Who busted this long Chisholm Trail.

[Verse 4]

I know it was them who had it so hard.

They fought winter blizzards and such;

And thanks for the boss who keeps us in line.

G C

Without him we wouldn't do much.

[Verse]

But most of all, God, when the campfire burns low,

And this blanket's warm as can be,

I won't worry about tomorrow, 'cause tonight,

G C

I'm proud you made a cowboy out o' me.

[Chorus 2]

F C

Well, I lay here at night not sure where You live,

On the moon or behind that bright star,

F C

But thanks anyhow for keeping your watch

G C

O'er the cowboys who sleep by this fire.

About Old Drovers Prayer Chords by Merle Haggard

Learn how to play Old Drovers Prayer by Merle Haggard with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Old Drovers Prayer chords”, “Old Drovers Prayer guitar chords”, or “Merle Haggard Old Drovers Prayer 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 Old Drovers Prayer chords and for experienced players who want accurate Old Drovers Prayer lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, C, G.

FAQ — Old Drovers Prayer by Merle Haggard

How do I play "Old Drovers Prayer" by Merle Haggard on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Old Drovers Prayer" by Merle Haggard on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Old Drovers Prayer" by Merle Haggard free?

Yes. The chords for "Old Drovers Prayer" by Merle Haggard are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Old Drovers Prayer" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Old Drovers Prayer" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Old Drovers Prayer"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Old Drovers Prayer" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Old Drovers Prayer" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Old Drovers Prayer" by Merle Haggard with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Merle Haggard below.

What key is "Old Drovers Prayer" in?

The chords for "Old Drovers Prayer" show the original chord names (including F, C, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.