Honky Tonk Man

by Dwight Yoakam

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Well, (CN.C.)I’m a hon ky tonk (E)man,

and I can’t seem to stop.

I love to give the girls a whirl to the mu sic of an old juke box.

But when my mon ey’s all gone, I’m on the tel e phone, sing in’, (E)“Hey, (CN.C.)hey, ma ma, can your dad dy come home?”

Well, now (E7)I’m liv in’ wild girl and dan (B)jug g’rous ly,

but (A7)I’ve got it plen ty of com (E7)hon ky pa ny.

When the moon comes up and the sun goes down, sounds, (A7)I can’t wait to see the (E7)lights of town.

’Cause I’m a hon ky tonk (E)man,

and I can’t seem to stop.

I love to give the girls a whirl to the mu sic of an old juke box.

But when my mon ey’s all gone, I’m on the tel e phone, sing in’, (E)“Hey, (CN.C.)hey, ma ma, can your dad dy come home?”

Well,

now a (E7)pret ty lit tle girl and a (B)jug of wine, well, (A7)that’s what it takes to make a (E7)hon ky tonk time.

With the juke box moan in’ those hon ky tonk sounds,

(A7)I can’t wait to lay my (E7)mon ey down.

’Cause I’m a hon ky tonk (E)man,

and I can’t seem to stop.

I love to give the girls a whirl to the mu sic of an old juke box.

But when my mon ey’s all gone, I’m on the tel e phone, sing in’, (E)“Hey, (CN.C.)hey, ma ma, can your dad dy come home?”

Well,

now a

Honky Tonk Man by Dwight Yoakam — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Honky Tonk Man by Dwight Yoakam in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of E at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Honky Tonk Man" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Honky Tonk Man"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Honky Tonk Man" use?
Just 5 chords: A7, B, C, E, E7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Dwight Yoakam songs work for kids?
Try "A THOUSAND MILES FROM NOWHERE", "FAST AS YOU", "GUITARS, CADILLACS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.