Five Piece Honkytonk Band
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Verse
E A
I'm just poundin' out the rhythm in a five piece honky
E
tonk band
E B7
It's a pretty good night ; not quite what I had planned
E A
I drink the Shiner and the Pearl ; sing the Waylon and the Merle
E B7
We pick a little Ramblin Man;
E
Just poundin' out the rhythm in a
A E
five piece honky tonk band
E A E
When I hit Texas I was hell on fire;
B7
I had my face on the news I had my name on the wire
E A
And I fell to the ground with a dull Shakesperian thud;
E B7 E
Man I don't mind the rain, but I sure hate the mud.
E A E
I'm poundin out the rhythm in a five piece honky tonk band
E B7
Scratchin out a livin and doin the best I can
E A
I drink the Shiner and the Pearl ; sing the Waylon and the Merle
E B7
We pick a little Ramblin Man;
E
Just poundin' out the rhythm in a
A E
five piece honky tonk band
E A E
I fell from grace I fell out of love;
E B7
I fell on my face; I got kicked out of Stubb's
E A
And I swore to Lord I'm never goin' back;
E B7
Unless Willie really wants me for an openin act
Guitar SOLO
E A E
I got a new hat; I got out of jail
E B7
Every three months they send me money in the mail
E A
All my lights are green and my skies are blue
E B7 E
I'm doin alright hope that you are too.
E A
I'm just poundin' out the rhythm in a five piece honky
E
tonk band
E B7
It's a pretty good night ; not quite what I had planned
E A
I drink the Shiner and the Pearl ; sing the Waylon and the Merle
E B7
We pick a little Ramblin Man;
E
Just poundin' out the rhythm in a
A E
five piece honky tonk band
A E
I'm poundin' out the rhythm in a five piece honky tonk band
How to play Five Piece Honkytonk Band
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.