G C G Well, I’m a real-life cowboy just a quiet, humble fella. G That’s what we’re like, apart from Mike, D Yeah I’m more of a yeller! G C Sing songs to pass the evenings & because it soothes the herd G D So they won’t stampede unless Mike sings lead G And shouts every single word! [Chorus] G D ‘Cause we’re cowboys, real-life cowboys G Not like the ones you see on your TV. C We’ve never held up banks at all G E We’re poorly paid & kinda small A D G If you still wanna be a cowboy stick with me! [Verse 2] G On your horse for eighteen hours C G And that saddle sore’s a curse. G Then you feed your horse G And yourself, of course D Though beans just make it worse! G Then you’re back driving cattle C That’s what being a cowboy means G D Moving those beasts from west to east G Sorry, it’s the beans! [Chorus] G D ‘Cause we’re cowboys, real-life cowboys G Not like the ones you’ve seen in the movies. C We’re not big hunks like that John Wayne G E ‘Cause our horses would complain A D G If you still wanna be a cowboy join us, please! [Bridge] Bm You should be aware C G We have some customs that are strange Bm Like saying ‘Howdy! ‘ not ‘Hello’ C D When you’re out here on the range. Bm Never touch a cowboy’s hat, C G Never ride his horse. Bm So what would happen if I took your old mare? C D Well, I’d shoot you, of course! (Fair enough!) [Chorus] G D Cowboys, real-life cowboys G Not like the ones you see on silver screens. C We didn’t go out starting fights G E ‘Cause unions fought for our rights A D G Now Mike will do a solo thanks to beans! [BEAN G O] G C G G D [Outro] G And now my friend, I fear C That the end is drawing near G D G ‘Cause we only ruled the range for twenty years!