It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels

by Kitty Wells
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As I (F)sit that here to night, the juke box (Bb)play ing

it’s the (C7)tune a bout the wild men side of (F)life,

as I lis ten to the words that’s you are (Bb)say ing,

it brings (C7)mem ’ries when I was a trust ing (F)wife.

It (C7)was (Bdim7)n’t (F)God who made hon (Gm)ky (F7)tonk (Bb)an gels,

as you (C7)said in the words of your (F)song.

Too (C7)man (Bdim7)y (F)times mar ried men think (Gm)they’re (F7)still (Bb)sin gle;

that has (C7)caused man y a good girl to go (F)wrong.

It’s a (F)shame that all the blame is on us (Bb)wom en;

it’s not (C7)true that on ly you men feel the (F)same.

From the start most ev ’ry heart that’s ev er (Bb)bro ken

was be (C7)cause there al ways was a man to (F)blame.

It (C7)was (Bdim7)n’t (F)God who made hon (Gm)ky (F7)tonk (Bb)an gels,

as you (C7)said in the words of your (F)song.

Too (C7)man (Bdim7)y (F)times mar ried men think (Gm)they’re (F7)still (Bb)sin gle;

that has (C7)caused man y a good girl to go (F)wrong.

It’s a (F)wrong.

It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels by Kitty Wells

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels

What key is "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels" in?
"It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels" by Kitty Wells is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Kitty Wells can I play here?
Try "MAKING BELIEVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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