The Honky Tonks Are Calling Me Again
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[Intro]
G D G D7
[Verse]
G
Checkered table cloths homemade
C
Ashtrays and neon lights
G Am D7
Advertisements that light up the night
G
Loud music smoke and laughter
C
Make me feel like a different man
G D C G
And the honky-tonks are calling me again
[Chorus]
C G
Well the jukebox is playing and everyone is singing
A7 D7
Songs of dreams that have no end
C G
Life is just an illusion there in the confusion
C G D C G
And the honky-tonks are calling me again
[Solo]
G D G D7
[Verse]
G C
Lord I’ve tried to break away to a better kind of life
G A7 D7
Oh but a good woman’s love can only hold me for a while
G G7
Yes, the church bells ring on Sunday
C
Oh but that old Devil he just grins
G D C G
And the honky-tonks are calling me a-gain
[Chorus]
C G
Well the jukebox is playing and everyone is singing
A7 D7
Songs of dreams that have no end
C G
Life is just an illusion there in the confusion
C G D C G
And the honky-tonks are calling me again
How to play The Honky Tonks Are Calling Me Again
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.