Honky Tonk Angels
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Capo on 1st fret:
As I (A) sit here tonight the jukebox (D) playing
A (E) tune about the WILD SIDE OF (A) LIFE
As I listen to the words you are (D) saying
It brings (E) mem'ries when I was a trusting (A) wife.
CHORUS:
It wasn't God who made honky tonk (D) angels
As you (E) said in the words of your (A) song
Too many times married men think they're still (D) single
That has (E) caused many a good girl to go (A) wrong.
It's a shame that all the blame is on us women
It's not true that only you men feel the same
From the start most every heart that's ever broken
Was because there always was a man to blame.
REPEAT CHORUS
How to play Honky Tonk Angels
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 A. 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.