Honkytonk Moon
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Capo I
Verse 1
E E7
Dirt road in the twilight, woods so cool and dark
A C#7
Up ahead pale neon, somewhere a dog barks
F#7 B7 E A E B7
Honkytonk moon, keeps shining on my baby and me
Verse 2
E E7
Breaking up the pool balls, chalk-ing up the cues
A C#7
Juke box pumping softly, lazy summer blues
F#7 B7 E A E B7
Honkytonk moon, keeps shining on my baby and me
[Refrão] A7
Through the blue smoky haze, all through the days
E E7
Trouble seems to melt away
F# F#7
My heart's on a roll, I'm easy in my soul
B F#m7 G#m B7
There's no hurry, no worry, things are goin' my way
Verse 3
E E7
My arms around my baby, shufflin' on the floor
A C#7
Cigarettes and sawdust, squeaky old screen door
F#7 B7 E A E B7
Honkytonk moon, keeps shining on my baby and me
Chorus
Verse 4
E E7
Outside the dark is falling, stars are twinkling bright
A C#7
That old hoot owl is calling, everything's all right
F#7 B7 E A D7 C#7
Honkytonk moon, keeps shinin on my baby and me
F#7 B7 E
Honkytonk moon, keeps shinin on my baby and me
How to play Honkytonk Moon
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 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.