Honky Tonk Man

by Dwight Yoakam
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Lyrics

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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Honky Tonk Man" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.

About “Honky Tonk Man

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Honky Tonk Man"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Honky Tonk Man". Key of E, 100 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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