Learn to play "Cowboys and Angels" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
A#m D#9 When your heart's in someone else's hands A#m D#9 Monkey see and monkey do, their wish is your command Bm7-5 Not to blame F#7/C# G#sus4/D# D#7 Everyone's the same All you do is love and love is all you do I should know by now the way I fought for you You're not to blame, everyone's the same I know you think that you're safe Chorus: G#m A#m7 I know you think that you're safe Mister G#m A#m7 Harmless deception, that keeps love at bay A#m7 G#m A#m7 It's the ones who resist that we most want to kiss A#m7 D# Wouldn't you say? G#m A#m7 Cowboys and angels, they all have the time for you G#m A#m7 Why should I imagine that I'd be a find for you G#m A#m7 Why should I imagine, that I'd have A#m7 D# something to say. Cm G# But that scar on your face Cm G# That beautiful face of yours Cm G# In your heart there's a trace B7 Of someone before When your heart's in someone else's plans Things you say and things you do That they don't understand It's such a shame Always ends the same You can call it love but I don't think it's true You should know by now I'm not the boy for you You're not to blame Always ends the same Chorus: I know you think that you're safe Sister Harmless affection that keeps things this way It's the ones who persist for the sake of a kiss Who will pay Cowboys and angels They all have the time for you Why should I imagine that I was designed for you Why should I believe That you would stay But that scar on your face That beautiful face of yours Don't you think that I'd know They've hurt you, before C#maj7 F#maj7 Take this man to your bed D#m7 G# Maybe his hands will help you forget C#maj7 F#maj7 D#m7 Please be stronger than your past D#m7 G# C#maj7 The future may still give you a chance You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA#m Cm C# C#m C#maj7 D# D#m D#7 D#m7 D#9 F#m F#maj7 F#7 G# G#m G#sus4 Bm B7 Bm7 Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Cowboys and Angels" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Cowboys and Angels" by George Michael.