Line dance

Should've Been A Cowboy

Danced to “Should Have Been A Cowboy” by Toby Keith.

4 wallCaroline James (AUS)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at PBR Norfolk

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Questions people ask

What song is the Should've Been A Cowboy line dance danced to?+

The Should've Been A Cowboy is most commonly danced to “Should Have Been A Cowboy” by Toby Keith. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Should've Been A Cowboy line dance?+

The sequence across 4 walls. The same sequence repeats, rotating 90° to face a new wall each time until you're back to where you started.

Do you need a partner to dance the Should've Been A Cowboy?+

No. Like every line dance, the Should've Been A Cowboy is danced solo in rows. Everyone does the same steps facing the same way, so you can join in without a partner.

How do I practice the Should've Been A Cowboy at home?+

Work through the step sheet one 8-count at a time at a slow tempo. Once each section feels automatic, chain two together, then run the whole dance to music.

What is a line dance?+

A line dance is a choreographed sequence danced solo in rows. Everyone does the same steps facing the same way, no partner needed. The Should've Been A Cowboy repeats the same sequence, turning to face a new wall each time through. Once the counts click, you can join in the moment the song comes on.