Honkytonk Minute
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Intro
| D | D | G | G |
| D | A | D | D |
[Verso 1]
D D
Yeah, the grass is too high, stocks are too low,
G G
Ol' frigidaire is outta of ice cold,
D D
The boss is on my back, got my back up
A A Bb A G
Against the wall.
D D
But it's friday night and i paid my dues,
G G
I'm 'bout to work off all these workin' man blues,
D A
I'll be staring' down the bourbon barrel
D D A A A A A A A
Of some alcohol.
[Refrão]
D D G G
In a honkytonk minute i'll be two-step spinnin',
D D
Through the door and around the floor
A A Bb A G
With a pretty girl that i've been kissin'.
D D G G
Could've stayed home, but i didn't, i'll be redneck livin'
D A D D A A A A A A A
In a honkytonk minute.
[Verso 2]
D D
There ain't nothin' like the cry of a steel guitar,
G G
Bring a smile to your face and a break to your heart,
D D
Boot stompin' with my baby
A A
'bout to get a little neon cray.
[Refrão]
D D G G
In a honkytonk minute i'll be two-step spinnin',
D D
Through the door and around the floor
A A Bb A G
With a pretty girl that i've been kissin'.
D D G G
Could've stayed home, but i didn't, i'll be redneck livin'
D A D D A A A A A A A
In a honkytonk minute.
G G
Gimme a fresh pearl snap and a pocket full of cash,
A A
Buddy, i'm ready to roll. let's go.
Interlude
| 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 |
| D | D | G | G |
| D | D | A | A |
| D | D | G | G |
| D | A | D | D |
[Refrão]
D D G G
Yeah, in a honkytonk minute i'll be two-step spinnin',
D D
Through the door and around the floor
A A Bb A G
With a pretty girl that i've been kissin'.
D D G G
Could've stayed home, but i didn't, i'll be redneck livin'
D A D G
In a honkytonk minute, yeadh,
D A D D
In a honkytonk minute. woo.
How to play Honkytonk Minute
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 D. 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.