Feel Like Hank Williams Tonite
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C G
I could live my whole life
Am Em
Without a phone call
F C G
The likes of which I got today
C G
It was only my wife
Am Em
Said hello then goodbye
F G C G
And told me she's going away
C G
I didn't cry
Am Em
It was all cut and dry
F C G
I hung up before I realized
C G
I turned up my stereo
Am Em
I walked to the window
F G C
And stared at the storm clouds outside
C G Am Em
I play classical music when it rains
F C G
I play country when I am in pain
F C E7 Am G F
I won't play Beethoven, cause the mood's just not right
C G C G Am Em F G C G
I feel like Hank Williams tonight
C G
There's no explanation
Am Em
Not even a reason
F C G
No talk of the good times we had
C G
Was it Me was it her
Am Em
I don't know for sure
F G C G
That's why I'm feeling so bad
C G Am Em
I play jazz when I am confused
F C G
I play country whenever I lose
F C
But Bird's saxophone
E7 Am G F
Just won't sound right
C G C G Am Em F G C G
I feel like Hank Williams tonight
C G
Lately I've been thinkin
Am Em
I just might quit drinkin
F C G
Now I don't know all in all
C G
I just might stay home
Am Em
And get drunk all alone
F G C G
And punch a few holes in the wall
C G Am Em
When I'm real high I play rock and roll
F C G
I play country when I'm losin' control
F C
I don't play Chuck Berry
E7 Am G F
Quite as much as I'd like
C G C
But I sure feel like Hank Williams tonight
F G C
I feel like Hank Williams tonight
How to play Feel Like Hank Williams Tonite
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.