E                                      B7 
1.  He ain't been right, since she's been gone 
                           E 
He's been known to tie one on 
                                   B7 
Glass could break and chairs could fly 
                      E 
We best keep him occupied 


[Refrão]
                E                        B7 
Let the cowboy dance, let him dance all night 
                                     E 
Maybe he won't fuss, maybe he won't fight 
                                   B7 
It's our only hope, it's our only chance 
                                          E 
Clear the floor boys, and let the cowboy dance 
 
   E                                                   B7  
2.  Let him kick up his heels, or he'll kick down the doors 
                                         E  
Give him lots of room, when he hits the floor 
                               B7 
If he asks to dance with your wife 
                               E 
Let her go boys, and save your life 
 
Repeat chorus 
 
Instrumental break 
 
(Change to key of F) 
 
          F                 C7 
3.  Music calms the savage beast 
                                 F 
He's a big old boy, at the very least 
                       C7 
He'll get over her someday 
                           F 
Until then, stay outta his way 
 
Repeat chorus (in F) 
                C7                             F 
(Tag) Clear the floor boys, and let the cowboy dance