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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Honky Tonk Man" by Dwight Yoakam: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Honky Tonk Man”
- What key is "Honky Tonk Man" by Dwight Yoakam played in?
- Honky Tonk Man is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Honky Tonk Man"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Honky Tonk Man" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Honky Tonk Man"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Honky Tonk Man"?
- "Honky Tonk Man" was originally performed by Dwight Yoakam. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Honky Tonk Man"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: A7, B, C, E, E7.
- What other songs by Dwight Yoakam can I play here?
- Try "A THOUSAND MILES FROM NOWHERE", "FAST AS YOU", "GUITARS, CADILLACS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Honky Tonk Man" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Honky Tonk Man" by Dwight Yoakam. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Honky Tonk Man" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Honky Tonk Man" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.