Hank's Guitar chords - Willie Nelson ♬ How to Play

Hank's Guitar chords

Capo 2nd fret
 
 
[Intro]
G
 
 
[Verse 1]
G                        C
Last night I had a dream
                        G
That I was Hank's guitar
G
He held me close against his chest
                                 D7
And he wrote "Your Cheatin' Heart"
G                         C
He drank a lot of whiskey
                          G
As he wrote down all that pain
Am7                       D
When he sang it back to me
                     G
His tears fell on my strings
 

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[Chorus]
C
He picked me up and tuned me
                           G
And he played me all night long
C
He cried while he was singing
                   D
All those lonesome songs
C                        D      C
Funny how a dream can be so real
                            G
And make you wonder who you are
Am7
Last night while I was sleeping
D                                 G
I dreamed that I was Hank's guitar
 
 
[Verse 2]
G
Then he put me in my case
C                          G
We got into that blue Cadillac
G
As we pulled out of Montgomery
                                               D
I had a feeling that he wouldn't be coming back
G
Next thing I knew
      C                                  G
I was given to the Country Music Hall of Fame
Am7
That's when I woke up
D                                          G
To the moanin' of a lonesome midnight train
 
 
[Chorus]
C
He picked me up and tuned me
                           G
And he played me all night long
C
He cried while he was singing
                   D
All those lonesome songs
C                        D      C
Funny how a dream can be so real
                            G
And make you wonder who you are
Am7
Last night while I was sleeping
D                                 G
I dreamed that I was Hank's guitar
 
 
[Outro]
Am7
Last night while I was sleeping
D                           G
I dreamed that I was Hank's guitar




How to play "Hank's Guitar" by Willie Nelson on guitar

Capo 2nd fret
- Place the capo on the 2nd fret to match the song's key.

[Intro]
- Start with a G chord. Strum smoothly to set the tone.

[Verse 1]
- Play G: Position fingers on 3rd fret of E string, 2nd fret of A string,
  and 3rd fret of B and E strings.
- Move to C: Place fingers on 1st fret of B string, 2nd fret of D string, 
  and 3rd fret of A string.
- Return to G, maintaining a steady strumming pattern.
- For D7: Position fingers on 2nd fret of G string, 1st fret of B string, 
  and 2nd fret of E string.
- Am7: Place fingers on 1st fret of B string and 2nd fret of D string.

[Chorus]
- Start with C, move to G: Emphasize downbeats for a steady rhythm.
- Transition to D, then back to C and G.
- Use Am7 and D for emotional emphasis.
- Ensure smooth transitions between each chord.

[Verse 2]
- Follow the same chord progression as Verse 1.
- Focus on smooth, clean transitions and consistent strumming.

[Chorus]
- Repeat the same progression and focus on the dynamics.
- Ensure the strumming pattern remains steady and matches the song's 
  energy.

[Outro]
- Finish with Am7 and D, then end on G for a strong conclusion.

Common Mistakes:
- Ensure each chord rings clearly; press firmly on the strings.
- Watch for timing issues, especially in the transitions between chords.
- Keep your strumming consistent and smooth.

Song Facts:
- "Hank's Guitar" is a nostalgic song by Willie Nelson, reflecting on 
  the legacy of Hank Williams and his music.
- The song features simple yet evocative chord progressions, enhancing 
  its emotional depth.
- Willie Nelson, a prolific country artist, is known for his unique voice 
  and guitar style. He has been a significant figure in country music 
  for several decades, paying tribute to influential artists like Hank 
  Williams through his songs.