Gene Autry - Ghost Riders In The Sky Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar Em chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar B7 chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram
Guitar Em7 chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
[Opening]
[Em]An old cowpoke went riding out one [G]dark and windy day
[Em]Upon a ridge he rested as he [G]went along his [B7]way
When [Em]all at once a mighty herd of red-eyed cows he saw
A’[C]plowin’ through the ragged skies [Am]
and [Em]up a cloudy draw
[verse 2]
[Em]yi pi yi [G]ay, yi pi yi [Em]o
[C]Ghost riders [Am]in the [Em]sky
[Em]Their brands were still on fire
and their [G]hooves were made of steel
[Em]Their horns were black and shiny
and their [G]hot breathe he could [B7]feel
A [Em]bolt of fear went through him as they thundered through the sky
For he [C]saw the riders comin’ hard [Am]
and he [Em]heard their mournful cry
[Em]yi pi yi [G]ay, yi pi yi [Em]o
[C]Ghost riders [Am]in the [Em]sky
[C]Ghost riders [Am]in the [Em]sky
[verse 3]
[Em]Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’ [Em7]though the streams are swollen
[G]Keep them dogies rollin’, rawhide
[Em]Rain and wind and weather [D]hell bent for [Em]leather
[D]Wishin’ my [C]gal was by my [B7]side
[Em]All the things I’m missin’ , good [D]victuals, love and [Em]kissin’
Are [D]waiting at the [Em]end of [D]my [Em]ride
[chorus]
[Em]Move ‘em on, head ‘em up [B7]head ‘em up, move ‘em on
[Em]Move ‘em on, head ‘em up [B7]Rawhide
[Em]Count ‘em out, ride ‘em in [B7]Ride ‘em in, count ‘em out
[Em]Count ‘em out, ride ‘em [C]in, [B7]Raw [Em]hide
[Closing]
[Em]Keep movin’, movin’, movin’ , [Em7]Though they’re disapprovin’
[G]Keep them dogies movin’, rawhide
Don’t [Em]try to understand ‘em, just [D]rope, throw and [Em]brand ‘em
[D]Soon we’ll be [C]living high and [B7]wide
[Em]My heart’s calculatin’ , My [D]true love will be [Em]waitin’
Be [D]waitin’ at the [Em]end of [D]my [Em]ride
[chorus]
[Em]Move ‘em on, head ‘em up [B7]head ‘em up, move ‘em on
[Em]Move ‘em on, head ‘em up [B7]Rawhide
[Em]Count ‘em out, ride ‘em in [B7]Ride ‘em in, count ‘em out
[Em]Count ‘em out, ride ‘em [C]in, [B7]Raw [Em]hide
How to play Ghost Riders In The Sky on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Gene Autry - Ghost Riders In The Sky on guitar requires 7 chords and 11 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Ghost Riders In The Sky uses these transitions most often: B7 → Em (12), Em → D (10), and D → Em (8). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with Em - G chord transition.
1. Em → G chord transition
To move from Em to G;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Place index finger on A string fret 2.
2. G → B7 chord transition
To move from G to B7;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to A string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Place pinky on E string fret 2.
3. B7 → Em chord transition
To move from B7 to Em;
- While playing B7, first lift your index finger and pinky.
- Keep middle finger on A string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
4. Em → C chord transition
To move from Em to C;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to A string fret 3.
- Place index finger on B string fret 1.
5. C → Am chord transition
To move from C to Am;
- Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.
6. Am → Em chord transition
To move from Am to Em;
- While playing Am, lift your index finger from B string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
7. Em → Em7 chord transition
To move from Em to Em7;
- While playing Em, lift your ring finger from D string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on A string fret 2.
8. Em7 → G chord transition
To move from Em7 to G;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
- Place index finger on A string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on E string fret 3.
9. Em → D chord transition
To move from Em to D;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to B string fret 3.
- Place index finger on G string fret 2.
10. D → C chord transition
To move from D to C;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
11. C → B7 chord transition
To move from C to B7;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Place pinky on E string fret 2.
Ghost Riders In The Sky chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Ghost Riders In The Sky.
- Ghost Riders In The Sky includes 77 chord transitions, 11 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Ghost Riders In The Sky contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Ghost Riders In The Sky connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After Em, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (26%), G (18%), and D (17%).
- Em → C: 26%
- Em → G: 18%
After B7, the most likely next chords across Chordier are Em (58%), E7 (10%), and C (8%).- B7 → Em: 58%