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An old cowpoke went riding out one dark and windy day
Em
Upon a ridge he rested as he went upon his way
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When all at once a mighty herd of red-eyed cows he saw
C ( Am ) Em
coming through the ragged sky, and up a cloudy draw
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Their brands were still on fire and their hot breath he could feel
Em
Their horns were black and shiny and their hooves were made of steel
Em ( C/E ) ( A/E ) ( C/E )
A bolt of fear went through him as they rumbled through the sky
C ( Am ) Em
Then he saw the riders coming hard, and he heard their mournful cry
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Yippe-ai-ay, yippee-ai-oh
C ( Am ) Em
Ghost riders in the sky
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As the riders loped on by him , he heard one call his name
Em
If you want to save your soul from hell, a riding on this range
Em ( C/E ) ( A/E ) ( C/E )
Then cowboy change your ways today or with us you will ride
C ( Am ) Em
Trying to catch the devil's herd, across these endless skies
This arrangement for the song is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the song. You may only use this for private study, scholarship, or research.