Honky Tonk
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste: Sem capotraste
As recorded by Kenny Wayne Shepherd with Buddy Flett
(From the 2007 Album 10 DAYS OUT: BLUES FROM THE BACKROADS)
[Intro]
D F G D
[Verse 1]
D
When I first heard the sound, I was a child
D
Beat of the drum like to drive me wild
G
Sound was a-comin across the track
D
Went on over and I never came back
[Chorus]
D F
Well, the preacher taught him, daddy taught me
G D
Singin' the blues in a honky tonk key
[Verse 2]
D
Well, I turn up the singer on a sad song
D
Guitar man's got a Beale Street tone
G
Girls up front, baby, all night long
D
Oh, what a night to come home alone
[Chorus]
D F
Well, the preacher taught him, daddy taught me
G D
Singin' the blues in a honky tonk key
[Guitar Solo]
D F C D
F G D F G D
F G D
[Chorus]
D F
Well, the preacher taught him, daddy taught me
G D
Singin' the blues in a honky tonk key
F
Preacher taught him, daddy taught me
G D
Singin' the blues in a honky tonk key
[Outro]
D
How to play Honky Tonk
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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.