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Honky Tonk Blues lyrics and chords are for private entertainment, this is a fun Hank Williams song to do. For more classic country song lyrics with chords and from other artists visit this web site.
Honky Tonk Blues
Honky Tonk Blues
by Hank Williams
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Well I left my home down on the rural route
I told my paw I'm going stepping out and get the
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Honky tonk blues hey the honky tonk blues
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Hey Lord I got 'em I got the honky tonk blues
Well I went to a dance and I wore out my shoes
Woke up this morning wishing I could lose
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Them jumping honky tonk blues hey the honky tonk blues
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Oh Lord I got 'em I go the honky tonk blues
Well I stopped into every place in town
This city life has really got me down
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I got the honky tonk blues hey the honky tonk blues
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Oh Lord I got 'em I got the honky tonk blues
I'm gonna tuck my worries underneath my arm
And scat right back to my pappy's farm
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And leave these honky tonk blues hey the honky tonk blues
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Oh Lord I got 'em I got the honky tonk blues
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Many of Hank Williams' songs are sad, they seemed to reflect his personal life, but he did have a lot of novelty songs like Honky Tonk Blues. It's fun to sing and play, a good addition to your music book. If you would like to buy one of Hank's cds, visit Pure Country Music, just click on their banner below.