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Chris LeDoux Best Guitar Songs
Learn to Play His Top Hits
Welcome to my Chris LeDoux guitar songs page, where you can learn some of the best country hits from this legendary cowboy singer-songwriter. If you're a fan of authentic western storytelling and country guitar, you're in the right place!
Below, you’ll find a mix of free resources, including chord sheets, rhythm tips, and video demos, to help you learn classics like "This Cowboy’s Hat," "Riding for a Fall," "County Fair," and more. Need a deeper breakdown? Full video tutorials are available for a small fee. Let’s saddle up and start strummin.
Each Chris LeDoux song below includes a free chord sheet, rhythm tips, and a demo video. If you want a detailed, step-by-step breakdown, check out the full video tutorial for a small fee.
Chris LeDoux Guitar Lessons
Chords, Rhythm & Tutorials
Calico Moon
Call Of The Wild
County Fair
Melodies & Memories
Riding For A Fall
Six Bucks A Day
Slow Down
Soft Place To Fall
Something In The Wind
Ten Seconds In The Saddle
The Lawman Reverend Brown
This Cowboys Hat
Under This Old Hat
Workin Mans Dollar
Calico Moon
Calico Moon is a track from the 1996 album Stampede. Chris Ledoux released two singles from this album but Calico Moon was not one of them.
Chords And Strumming
No lead in this one but a few riffs as you play through it in standard tuning with the chords Em, Am7, D, A7, A/Db, G, G6 and a Gbm. For rhythm play a down down up down down, followed by a down up down up down up and repeat the pattern.
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A smooth, heartfelt ballad with gentle chord progressions and steady strumming.
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Call Of The Wild
Call Of The Wild is the first track from the 1992 album "Whatcha Gonna Do With A Cowboy" which featured Garth Brooks.
This song was never released as a single.
Chords And Strumming
I play this one in standard tuning with the chords Em, G, D, C, D/Gb, Am and G6 and some lead. Play a down down up - up down down up and repeat rhythm pattern using a chop rhythm, then use a steady shuffle rhythm.
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A mid-tempo country anthem featuring strong open chords and classic western vibes.
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County Fair
County Fair is the first track from the 1991 album Western Underground.
This song was never released as a single.
Chords And Strumming
This one is played with a down up stop up down up stop up up up down up stop up and repeat rhythm pattern in standard tuning with a capo 2nd fret. The chord you'll need are a G, C, D and a C/G.
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A fun, upbeat song with rolling chord changes and a driving rhythm.
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Melodies & Memories
Melodies & Memories was a 1984 album from Chris Ledoux but in spite of this track being the name of the album, this song was not a single.
Instead they released "Even Cowboys Like A Little Rock n Roll" but that song failed to chart.
Chords And Strumming
I play this with a capo 3rd fret with the chords G, D, Em, C, Bm, Em, C/G and Am in standard tuning. A bit of lead here as you play a 1-2-3 up down up rhythm pattern, where 1-2-3 are arpeggio notes in the chord.
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A laid-back, melodic tune with simple picking patterns.
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Riding For A Fall
Riding For A Fall was released as a single in 1990 but if failed to chart.
It was re-released a year later as one of three singles from the album "Western Underground. The song peaked at #72.
Chords And Strumming
I play this one in standard tuning with a bit of picking with the chords D, A, Bm, G, A7, A7sus, A, A/Db, Gbm and Em. For rhythm play a down down up down down up and repeat pattern.
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A story-driven country ballad featuring emotional chord progressions.
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Six Bucks A Day
Six Bucks A Day was a bonus track on the 1994 album "Haywire".
This song was never released as a single.
Chords And Strumming
Played with drop D tuning, use a down down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern. Some lead here with the chords Em, A7, D, A/Db, Bm, G and Bm/A.
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A classic cowboy tune with a steady rhythm and western feel.
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Slow Down
Slow Down was a track from the 1993 album entitled "Haywire"
Three singles were released from album including a cover of Bruce Springsteen's Tougher Than The Rest, but this song was not a single.
Chords And Strumming
I play this one with a capo 2nd fret in standard tuning with a down down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern. The chords you'll need are D, G, D7, Em, A7 and D/Gb with some lead.
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A softer, reflective song using gentle strumming and melodic transitions.
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Soft Place To Fall
Soft Place To Fall is a track from the 1993 album "Under This Old Hat".
This song was never released as a single.
Chords And Strumming
Played in standard tuning with a capo 1st fret, you'll want to play a 1-2-3- up down up pattern, where 1-2-3 are arpeggio notes in the chord, and then use a root down up root up down up pattern. Some picking here with the chords G, A, Bm, Gbm, D, Em, A7sus, A7 and B.
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A romantic country song with slow, easy chord changes.
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Something In The Wind
Something In The Wind was a track from the Melodies and Memories album from 1984.
This song was never released as a single.
Chords And Strumming
You can use Drop D Tuning here with a capo 2nd fret while playing a root down root up down up and repeat rhythm pattern. Just a few riffs here with the chords G, Bm, C, D and Em.
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A folksy western tune featuring rolling chords and a natural flow.
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Ten Seconds In The Saddle
Ten Seconds In The Saddle is a tune from 1980 from Chris's album Western Tunesmith.
The song peaked at #96 on the US charts and was one of his first three songs to rank. The other two were released in 1979, but it wasn't until 1992 he broke into the top 10.
Chords And Strumming
Use a root down up down up down up rhythm pattern with a few riffs in standard tuning while playing the chords C, F, Am, C7, D7 and G.
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A fast-paced cowboy anthem with quick strumming and energetic chords.
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The Lawman Reverend Brown
The Lawman Reverend Brown goes back to 1977 from the album Sing Me A Song Mr. Rodeo Man.
This one was never released as a single.
Chords And Strumming
Played in standard tuning with an E, A and B7 and no lead required. Play a simple root down up root up down up and repeat rhythm pattern for this one.
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A storytelling classic featuring detailed picking and chord variations.
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This Cowboy's Hat
This Cowboy's Hat was a single release in 1991 from the album "Western Underground".
The song was one of three singles and peaked at #63 on the us country charts.
Chords And Strumming
I use a capo 2nd fret on this one in standard tuning with the chords Am, G6, G, C, Dm, Em, E7 and E. For rhythm play a 1-2- up down and repeat where 1-2 are arpeggio notes on the chord.
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One of LeDoux’s most iconic songs, featuring simple yet powerful chord progressions.
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Under This Old Hat
Under This Old Hat hails from the 1993 album of the same name.
The song was a #54 on the US country charts and a #53 on the Canadian country charts.
Chords And Strumming
Another one with a capo 2nd fret in standard tuning but with a down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern with walking bass. Some lead here with the chords Am, D, G, D7, Bm, E7, C, A, F and F#.
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A classic western song with a steady tempo and traditional country sound.
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Workin' Mans Dollar
Workin' Mans Dollar was a single release back in the beginning of Ledoux's career from his first album called "Western Underground".
This song peaked at #69 on the US country chart.
Chords And Strumming
For rhythm here use a down down up down up down down and repeat pattern with no lead and in standard tuning. The chords in this one are A, D, G and a C.
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A blue-collar anthem with strong chord changes and a rhythmic groove.
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Chris LeDoux’s music captures the spirit of cowboy life and traditional country storytelling, making his songs both fun and rewarding to play on guitar. Whether you're learning "This Cowboy’s Hat" for its heartfelt lyrics or "County Fair" for its upbeat rhythm, you’ll find the chords, demos, and lessons you need to master these great tunes.
If you’re ready to take your playing further, check out the full video tutorials for a step-by-step breakdown. Happy strumming, and keep the cowboy spirit alive!
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