Standard (EADGBE)
Intro chords
Verse 1
Her daddy gave her, her first pony. Then taught her to ride.
She climbed high in that saddle. Fell I don't know how many times.
He taught her a lesson that she learned. Maybe a little too well.
Chrous:
Cowgirls don't cry. Ride, baby, ride.
Lessons in life are going to show you in time.
Soon enough, your gonna know why.
It's gonna hurt every now and then.
If you fall get back on again.
Cowgirls don't cry.
Verse 2
She grew up,She got married. But it never was quite right.
She wanted a house, a home and babies. He started coming home late at night.
She didn't let him see it break her heart. She didn't let him see her fall apart.
Chrous:
'Cause Cowgirls don't cry. Ride, baby, ride.
Lessons in life are goinna' show you in time.
Soon enough your gonna know why.
It's gonna hurt every now and then.
If you fall get back on again.
Cowgirls don't cry.
Verse 3
Phone rang early one morning. Her momma's voice, she'd been crying.
Said it's your daddy, you need to come home. This is it, I think he's dying.
She laid the phone down by his head. The last words that he said.
Refrain
Cowgirl don't cry. Ride, baby, ride.
Lessons in life show us all in time. Too soon God lets you know why.
If you fall get right back on. The good Lord calls everybody home.
Cowgirl don't cry.