Verse 1: C/G F Cowboys they are ladies men alright D7 G7 They love 'em up and talk 'em up all night C/G F But they're lonely when there's nothin' else to do G7 C/G That's what makes the cowboys sing the blues C/G F He does a little Shakespeare and he sings D7 G7 He plays the mandolin and other things C/G F He looks for love,beauty and I.Q. G7 C/G And that's what makes the cowboys sing the blues Chorus: G F C/G Cowboys have to fall in love get hurt and all that bit G F C/G Let their heart hangs out so they can wright you all a hit F So ladies if they ask you,don't refuse C/G G7 C/G Let's all help the cowboys sing the blues Verse 2: C/G F Cowboys they don't ever understand D7 G7 This thing between a woman and a man C/G F Until they find the one they always lose G7 C/G That's what makes the cowboys sing the blues C/G F A cowboy takes his lonely pen in hand D7 G7 Tries to make somebody understand C/G F She has ears to hear a different tune G7 C/G That's what makes the cowboys sing the blues