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Holy Cow
The Band
(Lee Dorsey Cover)
From the Album Moondog Matinee
        G  C  D
Intro:        
G                                   D7
I can't wheel -- I can't deal -- Since you walked out on me
C        D                   G
Holy smoke, what you doing to me?
G                                   D7
I can't eat -- And I can't sleep -- Since you walked out on me
C        D        G
Holy cow, what you doing, child, child?
Dm7   G7           C
Holy cow, what doing, child?  
C                      Am
(What you doing, what you doing, child?)
F      G             C                 D
Holy smoke, well it ain't no joke --(No joke) hey, hey, hey
G                                   D7
First my boss -- The job I lost -- Since you walked out on me
C         D         G
Holy smoke, what you doing to me?
G                                      D7
Walking the ledge -- Nerves on edge -- Since you walked out on me
C      D             G
Holy cow, what you doing to me, child?
Dm7   G7           C
Holy cow, what doing, child?
C                      Am
(What you doing, what you doing, child?)
F      G             C                 D
Holy smoke, well it ain't no joke --(No joke) hey, hey, hey
G    D7    C   D   G      D7    C    D7     G
Dm7   G7           C
Holy cow, what doing, child?
C                        Am
(What you doing, what you doing, child?)
F      G             C                 D
Holy smoke, well it ain't 

Holy Cow chords and lyrics

Free chords for Holy Cow by The Band. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Holy Cow
The Band
(Lee Dorsey Cover)
From the Album Moondog Matinee
Intro:  G   C   D
G    D7    C   D   G      D7    C    D7     G

Holy Cow Chords by The Band

Learn how to play Holy Cow by The Band with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Holy Cow chords”, “Holy Cow guitar chords”, or “The Band Holy Cow 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 Holy Cow chords and for experienced players who want accurate Holy Cow lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, D, D7, Dm7, G7.

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Open the free chords for "Holy Cow" by The Band 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.

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Can I transpose "Holy Cow" to a different key?

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

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Yes. Tap any chord in "Holy Cow" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Holy Cow" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Holy Cow" by The Band with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Band below.

What key is "Holy Cow" in?

The chords for "Holy Cow" show the original chord names (including G, C, D, D7, Dm7, G7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.