Honky Tonkin I Do Best
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Verse 1
A
Well I was born for Saturday night
Looking for trouble, and ready to fight
D
I was made to be wild and free
A
Where it's loud and bright, that's where I'll be
E
And I might change some day I guess
A E A
But honky tonkin's what I do best
[Refrão]D
I can juke all night without taking a breath
Get out on the floor and dance myself to death
E5
I'm a wide-eyed, certified, bonafide general mess
A E A
And honky tonkin's what I do best
(guitar): D /A / E5 /A /E / A /LET (A) HANG
Verse 2
A
Never had much luck with society
A
My mamma used to say, he don't belong to me
D
But deep down I think daddy understood
A
He always made me feel like I was worth some good
E
Sister moved to New York, and she's a big
Success (I'm so impressed)
A E A
But honky tonkin's what I do best
A E A
Honky tonkin's what I do best
( CHORUS )
D
Oh I can juke all night without taking a breath
Get out on the floor dance myself to death
D E5
I'm a wild-eyed, certified, bonafide general mess
A E A
And honky tonkin's what I do best
A E A
Honky tonkin's what I do best
A E A
Yeah, I said howwwwwwwnky tonkin's what I do best
(outro) A A A /D D D/ PAUSE E5,E5,E5, A
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One of the Hungarian
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How to play Honky Tonkin I Do Best
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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.