Preview of the intermediate vocals sheet music arrangement for “Cowboy Christmas Ball” by Michael Martin Murphey.
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Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Cowboy Christmas (Cowboy Songs II) (1991)
Michael Martin Murphey
Michael Martin Murphey is a singer-songwriter from Texas who started out as one of the early figures in progressive country during the 1970s, scoring pop and country hits like 'Wildfire' and 'What's Forever For'. Over time he shifted toward traditional cowboy and Western music, becoming a leading voice in that revival and earning a gold record for Cowboy Songs, the first cowboy album to go gold in decades. He has also recorded bluegrass, and his catalog spans more than fifty years of American roots music.
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Good to know
What key is "Cowboy Christmas Ball" in?
"Cowboy Christmas Ball" by Michael Martin Murphey is in G major.
What is the tempo of "Cowboy Christmas Ball"?
"Cowboy Christmas Ball" plays at around 107 BPM in 2/4 time.
What chords are in "Cowboy Christmas Ball"?
The core progression is N, C, F, G, Am, and Em, built around the G major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Cowboy Christmas Ball"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, fiddle, tambourine, bass guitar, electric guitar, drums, and vocals.
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"Cowboy Christmas Ball" vocals sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 107 BPM in G major with 20 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "Cowboy Christmas Ball" vocals sheet music?
Yes. The beginner vocals sheet music for "Cowboy Christmas Ball" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.
What album is "Cowboy Christmas Ball" on?
"Cowboy Christmas Ball" appears on Cowboy Christmas (Cowboy Songs II) (1991).
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