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Ghost Riders In The Sky

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[Intro]
Am        Am         Am        Am        Am
[Verse]
     Am                          C
An old cowboy went ridin' in one dark and windy day.
   Am
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
Plowin' through the ragged skies and up a cloudy draw.
      Am                                 C
Their brands were still on fire and their hooves were made of steel.
      Am
Their hornes 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 comin' hard, and he heard their mournful cry.
Am        C             Am
Yippie-yi-yo, yippie-yi-yay.
F                   Am
Ghost riders in the sky.
[Solo]
     Am         Am           C          C         C           C
     Am         Am          Am         Am         Am         Am
     Am         Am          Am         Am
       F         F          F       Dm       Am       Am
                                                          |
[Verse 2]
      Am
Their faces gaunt, their eyes were blurred,
      C
Their shirts all soaked with sweat.
     Am
He's ridin' hard to catch that heard but he ain't caught 'em yet,
'Causet they've got to ride forever on that range up in the sky.
   F                             Dm                 Am
On horses snortin' fire, as they ride on hear their cry.
       Am                         C
As the riders loped on by him, he heard one call his name.
        Am
"If you wanna save your soul from hell, a ridin' on our range,
Then cowboy change your ways today or with us you will ride,
F                                  Dm                  Am
Tryin' to catch the devil's herd a-cross these endless skies."
Am        C             Am
Yippie-yi-yo, yippie-yi-yay.
F                   Am
Ghost riders in the sky.
F                   Am
Ghost riders in the sky.
F                   Am
Ghost riders in the sky.
[Outro]
Am      Am
Repeat and fade

Ghost Riders In The Sky chords and lyrics

Free chords for Ghost Riders In The Sky by Johnny Cash. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
Am        Am         Am        Am        Am    
[Verse]
When all at once a mighty herd of red-eyed cows he saw,
A bolt of fear went through him as they thundered through the sky,
[Solo]
     Am         Am           C          C         C           C     
     Am         Am          Am         Am         Am         Am     
     Am         Am          Am         Am     
       F          F           F        Dm         Am         Am    |
[Verse 2]
'Causet they've got to ride forever on that range up in the sky.
Then cowboy change your ways today or with us you will ride,
[Outro]
Am      Am    
Repeat and fade

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.

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Is "Ghost Riders In The Sky" easy to play on guitar?

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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.