verse 1
G
There's a dusty hat up on the dash of every truck you meet
Country roads and fenceposts as far as you can see
Am7 D G
Billboard sign says, "Rodeo, June eleven through thirteen"
G
When you get to town just look around for the Rusty Nail Cafe
Where the old hands sip their coffee and relive their glory days
Am7 D
A modern day Charlie Russell scene
G
Where cowboys are king
C
I get back there every now and then
G
Turn a few steers in the roping pen
C
Just a couple of days and I'm gone again
D
Chasin' this old six string
C D
Oh, but I sure love to be
G
Where cowboys are king
verse 2
G
Runs the horses down, turn 'em out, head over to the bar
There'll be George Strait on the jukebox, and I'll bet the chances are
Am7 D
There'll be some cowgirls in well-worn jeans
G
Where cowboys are king
C
I get back there every now and then
G
Turn a few steers in the roping pen
C
Just a couple of days and I'm gone again
D
Chasin' this old six string
C D
Oh, but I sure love to be
G
Where cowboys are king
Refrain
C D
Boys, as bad as I wish I could stay
C Am7 D
I just hope this never goes away
Outro
C G
So I can get back here every now and then
Turn a few steers in the roping pen
C
Spend a little time with some good old friends
D
Y'all make it so hard to leave
C D
Oh, but I sure love to be
G
Where cowboys are king
C D
Oh, and I sure love to be
G
Where cowboys are king