Honk If You Honky Tonk chords - George Strait Chords

Honk If You Honky Tonk chords

Capo 3

Well, I (G) got a bumper sticker
On the back of my truck
There ain’t another like it
‘Cause I (D) had it made up
I can (G) tell who’s behind me
They (C) give themselves away
(D) Lay on their horn when they read this phrase

(G) Honk if you honky tonk
Don’t (D) if you don’t
But, if you (G) do
(C) Don’t you love to
(G) Honk if you (D) honky (G) tonk

Well, (G) me and Friday night go hand in hand
Ice cold beers and a (D) swingin’ band
A (G) girl on my arm that (C) won’t let go
She (D) caught my little sign about a mile ago

(G) Honk if you honky tonk
Don’t (D) if you don’t
But, if you (G) do
(C) Don’t you love to

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(G) Honk if you (D) honky (G) tonk
 
Piano Solo

Steel Solo

Well, (G) just the other day I was cruisin’ through town
Sheriff pulled me over, I (D) thought I had it now
I (G) rolled down my window, he (C) said with a grin
I (No Chord) want one of them stickers or I’m (D) gonna run you in.

(G) Honk if you honky tonk
Don’t (D) if you don’t
But, if you (G) do
(C) Don’t you love to
(G) Honk if you (D) honky (G) tonk

---KEY CHANGE---

(A) Honk if you honky tonk
Don’t (E) if you don’t
But, if you (A) do
(D) Don’t you love to
(A) Honk if you (E) honky (A) tonk
Honk if you (E) honky (A) tonk

(A) I hear ya honkin’, yeah
I’m pullin over
Let’s honky tonk





How to play "Honk If You Honky Tonk" on guitar

- Capo: Place the capo at fret three.
- Tune: Employ the EADGBE standard tune.

[Preface and Poetry]
Put your fingers on the second fret of the A string, the third fret of the high E
string, and the third fret of the low E string to play the G chord.
Put your fingers on the second fret of the G, the second fret of the high E,
and the third fret of the B strings, in that order, to play the D chord.
Put your fingers on the third, second, and first frets of the A, D, and B strings,
respectively, to play the C chord.

Strumming Pattern:
- Focus on downstrokes while using a straightforward down-up strumming pattern.
- To enhance the honky-tonk taste of the song, keep a steady and consistent rhythm.

Example of a Verse:
- Start with the G chord.
- As stated in the lyrics, smoothly move to the D chord.
- Following the words, go back to the G chord and then to C.

The chords G, D, and C are repeated in the chorus.
- Focus on chord changes and strumming patterns to keep your beat intact.

[Chorus]
G: Honk if you honky tonk!
D: Don't if you don't G: But if you do C: Don't you love to G:
Honk if you D: hick G: Tonk.

[Bridge and solos]
- Use the same chord progression and strumming pattern.
- Practice timing the chord changes.

To change keys, move the capo to the fifth fret.
- The chords change to A, E, and D.

[Key Change Chorus]
A: Honk if you honky tonk!
E: Don't if you don't.
A: But if you do.
D: Don't you love to.
A: Honk if you do.
A: Tonk.

[General Tip]
- Practise chord transitions to guarantee seamless changes.
- Listen to the music to get rhythm and timing cues.
- Begin slowly, gradually increasing speed to match the song's tempo.

[Common Mistakes]
- Rushing chord transitions: Take your time to ensure smooth adjustments.
- Inconsistent strumming Maintain a consistent pattern to preserve the rhythm.

[Song Details]
"Honk If You Honky Tonk" by George Strait is a catchy and upbeat tune. The song,
with its lively beat and captivating lyrics, perfectly captures the spirit of honky-tonk
culture. The message of the song is to embrace life to the fullest and with a sense
of humor. George Strait, known as the "King of Country," has composed innumerable
hits over the course of several decades, leaving a lasting impression
on the country music landscape.