Honky Tonk Troubles
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[Refrão]C
I got honky tonk troubles every pay day
G7
Money's gone I don't know where it went
C
I got honky tonk troubles every pay day
G7 C
I can't get home with more than fifty cents
[Verso 1] F C
I work all week and take my lunch and try to save a dime
G7
I don't know why I bother anymore
C F C
Friday finally rolls around and I get my take home pay
G7 C
But I just can't get by that tavern door
[Refrão]C
I got honky tonk troubles every pay day
G7
Money's gone I don't know where it went
C
I got honky tonk troubles every pay day
G7 C
I can't get home with more than fifty cents
[Verso 2] F C
Groceries due the kids need shoes they ain't had none since June
G7
And they were hand me downs at Christmas time
C F C
The wife I took the wife I got she still good and true
G7 C
Though I nearly make her loose her mind
[Refrão]C
With my honky tonk troubles every pay day
G7
Money's gone I don't know where it went
C
I got honky tonk troubles every pay day
G7 C
I can't get home with more than fifty cents
[Verso 3] F C
Grandpa died and how I cried until they read the will
G7
And I found out just what it left to me
C F C
He owned the all night place in town that never closes down
G7 C
I found out he owned it secretly
Ending
C
I've got honky tonk troubles every pay day
G7
Wish I'd took the wife and kids and headed south
C
I've got honky tonk troubles every pay day
G7 C
All my buddies want a drink upon the house
How to play Honky Tonk Troubles
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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.