Capo 4th fret
[Intro]
G G#dim
[Verse 1]
Am7
I thought there might be a genie
D G
In the bottom of this bottle but there ain't
G#dim
I learned the hard way
Am7
Thought I could click these boots together
D
That'd take me back to better weather
G D/F# Em7
Mm, when I had you and we had everything
[Pre-Chorus]
Dm C
So I'll just close my eyes
D
And find that sweet escape
[Chorus]
G Bm
To where that neon never turns to dawn
Em7 Dm
House band plays our favorite songs
C G/B Am7
And we always got the dance floor to ourselves
G Bm7
Bartendеrs know us by our names
Em7 Dm
Don't ask or charge us for our drinks
C G/B Am7
Well whiskеy works just like a wishing well
C
There ain't no last calls, ain't no last dance
G/B
Ain't no goodbyes, ain't no chance
Am7 D
I'll have to come back to this heartbroke lonely hell
G G#dim
That's my honkytonk fairytale
[Verse 2]
Am
I wish this dusty rug was magic carpet
D
Take me back to where we started
G D/F# Em7
That little bar off of 18th Avenue
Am7
Sometimes I swear I hear you in the wind
D
You say you're coming back again
G D/F# Em7
But it's only ever in my mind
[Pre-Chorus]
Dm C
So I close my eyes
D
And chase the light
[Chorus]
G Bm
To where that neon never turns to dawn
Em7 Dm
House band plays our favorite songs
C G/B Am7
And we always got the dance floor to ourselves
G Bm7
Bartendеrs know us by our names
Em7 Dm
Don't ask or charge us for our drinks
C G/B Am7
Well whiskеy works just like a wishing well
C
There ain't no last calls, ain't no last dance
G/B
Ain't no goodbyes, ain't no chance
Am7 D
I'll have to come back to this heartbroke lonely hell
G
That's my honkytonk fairytale
[Interlude]
Bm7 Em Dm C G/B Am G/B
[Bridge]
C
If I drink all this bourbon
Bm7
It'll either stop the hurting
Am7 D
Or I'll get to stay forever there this time
[Chorus]
G Bm
Where that neon never turns to dawn
Em7 Dm
House band plays our favorite songs
C G/B Am7
And we always got the dance floor to ourselves
G Bm7
Bartendеrs know us by our names
Em7 Dm
Don't ask or charge us for our drinks
C G/B Am7
Well whiskеy works just like a wishing well
C
There ain't no last calls, ain't no last dance
G/B
Ain't no goodbyes, ain't no chance
Am7 D
I'll have to come back to this heartbroke lonely hell
G
That's my honkytonk fairytale
[Outro]
C G D G
Mm, my honkytonk fairytale
How to play "Honkytonk Fairytale" by Ernest on guitar
This song incorporates a capo on the 4th fret and features a mix of
major, minor, and diminished chords, creating a nostalgic and
melancholic atmosphere.
Chords used: G, G#dim, Am7, D, D/F#, Em7, Dm, C, G/B, Bm, Bm7
Playing Style:
- The intro begins with G and G#dim, setting a slightly haunting tone.
This should be played with a soft touch, highlighting the diminished
chord's tension.
- The verses and choruses are driven by a more dynamic strumming
pattern, shifting from the softer verses to the more robust choruses.
This helps to elevate the emotional narrative of the song.
Common Mistakes:
- Not properly voicing the G#dim chord can lead to a loss of the
emotional impact intended in the transitions. Ensure this chord is
played clearly.
- Rushing the tempo, especially in the choruses. Keep a steady rhythm
to allow each chord and lyric to resonate fully.
Transitions:
- Pay careful attention to the transitions from G to G#dim and from
major to minor chords. These transitions are key to maintaining the
song's emotional and musical flow.
Lyrics meaning:
"Honkytonk Fairytale" paints a picture of escapism into an idealized
past where everything is as it once was—perfect and pain-free. The
song uses the honkytonk setting as a metaphor for a place where
heartaches are forgotten, and good times never end.
Remember:
- Ensure your capo is securely fitted at the 4th fret to keep the
guitar in tune.
- Connect emotionally with the song's themes to bring depth to your
performance, enhancing the listener's experience by conveying the
sense of longing and nostalgia in the music.