A H B A
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Verse1: G
If your paycheck depends on
the weather and the clock
if your conversation calls for a little
G7
more than a coffee pot
C7
if you need to pour your heart out and
G
try to rectify some situation ... that you're facing
D {stop} G
contact your American Honky Tonk Bar - Association
Verse2: when Uncle Sam dips in your pocket
for most things you don't mind
but when your dollar goes to all of those
standing in a welfare line
rejoice you have a voice
if you're concerned about the destination ... of this great nation
it's called the American Honky Tonk Bar - Association
Chorus: C7
it represents the hard hat, gun rack, aching-back
overtaxed, flag-wavin', fun lovin' crowd
G
their heart is in the music and they love to play it loud
D C C# D
there's no forms or no applications
C C# D
there's no red-tape administrations
G
it's the American Honky Tonk Bar - Association
Break: C - G - D - G
Verse3: we're all one big family
throughout the cities and the towns
we don't reach for handouts we
reach for those who're down
and every local chapter has a 7 day a week available - consultation
for your frustration
it's called the American Honky Tonk Bar - Association
Chorus2:
it represents the mud flap, six pack, bare crack,
overtaxed, flag-wavin', fun lovin' crowd
their heart is in the music and they love to play it loud
there's no forms or no applications
there's no red-tape administrations
it's the American Honky Tonk Bar - Association
go join your American Honky Tonk Bar - Association
Outro: G (same as intro)
do not delay - contact today - your AHBA - AHBA
charted by Rick Schofield (rds@rds.mv.com)
How to play A H B A
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.