I'm living fast and dangerously - but I've got plenty of company.
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D A7
When the moon comes up and the sun goes down
G D
That's when I want to see the lights of town
D |D G| D |G| D D7|
'Cause I'm a Honky-Tonk Man ---- and I can't seem to stop,
D7 G |D A7|D A7 D
I love to give the girls a whirl to the music of the old juke box
D A7
But when my money's all gone I'm on the telephone, callin':
D |G A7|
'Hey, hey, mama, can your daddy come home?'
D |G D|
Repeat, ending: 'Hey, hey, mama, can your daddy come home?'
How to play I'm living fast and dangerously - but I've got plenty of company.
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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.