Six Pack To Go (w/hank Thompson) chords - George Strait Chords

Six Pack To Go (w/hank Thompson) chords

Hank:
N.C                  D9  Db9
Hey mister bartender         please dont be so slow
A                 F#                   B7          E
I’ve got time for one more round and a six pack to go
  A                           D                A  
Tomorrow mornin's Sunday, I’m gonna be feelin' low 
   A                 F#             B7  E       A
So please, please bartender I wanna six pack to go
D                              A 
I’ve been drinkin all day long taking in the town
D                                        A9    A#9    Bb9   B9
I’ve done spent my whole paycheck just-a honky tonkin round
       A                                      D                 A 
Well I don’t have enough to pay my rent but I ain’t gonna worry though
A                 F#                   B7  E       A
I’ve got time for one more round and a six pack to go


Move Capo to 3


George:
     A                    D                 A
Hey, hey mister bartender please dont be so slow

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      A                 F#                   B7          E
Cause I’ve got time for one more round and a six pack to go
  A                           D                    A  
Tomorrow mornin's Sunday, I’m know I’ll be feelin' low 
   A                 F#             B7  E       A
So please, please bartender I wanna six pack to go
D                              A 
I’ve been drinkin all day long taking in the town
D                                        A9    A#9    Bb9   B9
I’ve done spent my whole paycheck just-a honky tonkin round
       A                                   D                  A 
Well I don’t have a dime to pay my rent, I aint-a gonna worry though
      A                 F#                   B7  E       A
Cause I’ve got time for one more round and a six pack to go


Capo back to 1
D                               A 
We’ve been drinkin all day long taking in the town
D                                        A9    A#9    Bb9   B9
We’ve done spent my whole paycheck just-a honky tonkin round
       A                                   D                  A 
Well I don’t have a dime to pay my rent, I aint-a gonna worry though
      A                 F#                   B7  E       A
Cause We’ve got time for one more round and a six pack to go
 





How to play "Six Pack To Go" on guitar

[Intro]
- Chords: N.C. D9, Db9
- Begin with a soft strumming pattern to establish the song's easygoing,
honky-tonk mood.

[Verse One]
- Chords: A, F#, B7, E, and D
- Tip: Strive for seamless chord transitions. 
  To play F#, use a barre chord at the second fret. To play the D9 and Db9 chords,
remove the 5th fret from D9 and move one fret down to Db9.

[Chorus]
- Chords: A, D, A, F#, B7, E
- Strumming: Follow a consistent down-up pattern. To create a traditional country
rhythm, emphasize downstrokes on the beat.
- To play the B7 chord, use the open position with the second frets of
the A, D, G, and high E strings.

[Verse Two]
- Chords: D A D A9 A#9 Bb9 B9 A F# B7 E A
To impart a jazzy flavor to the A9, A#9, Bb9, and B9 chords, employ
ninth chord forms.
- Maintain the song's groove by shifting swiftly between the ninth chords.

[Verse Three]
- Chords: A D A F# B7 E A D A D A9 A#9 BB9 B9
- Strumming: Maintain a consistent rhythm and ensure each chord is clear.
- Tip: Pay attention to the song's timing and vibe. 
  To keep the music interesting, emphasize the transitions.

[Chorus II]
- Chords: A, D, A, F#, B7, E
- Strumming: Follow a constant strumming pattern. To achieve a strong
rhythm, emphasize downstrokes.
- Tip: Smoothly transition between chords, notably F# and B7.

[Outro]
- Chords: D A D A9 A#9 Bb9 B9 A F# B7 E A
Finish the tune with a comfortable strumming style. Allow each chord to
completely ring out.

[General Suggestions]
- Tuning: Ensure that your guitar is in standard tuning (EADGBE).
- Practice slowly with chord transitions, gradually increasing pace to
match the song's beat.
- To achieve the song's iconic honky-tonk feel, use a clean tone on your amplifier.

[Common Errors]
- Hurriedly switching between chords. Give timing and clarity top priority.
- Verify that every chord sounds clear, paying specific attention to the ninth.

Song information:
- Hank Thompson sings the well-known honky-tonk tune "Six Pack To Go".
- In the humorous song, a man is shown ordering a six-pack and another round
while worrying about the consequences of his alcohol consumption.
- Hank Thompson and George Strait, who is renowned for his classic country sound,
worked together on this rendition.
- This song captures the laid-back vibe of a honky-tonk bar.

The "King of Country," George Strait, has enjoyed decades of success
in the music industry with numerous chart-topping hits.
- His traditional country sound has made him well-known, and he has
sold over 100 million records.
- Hank Thompson, who combined Western swing with traditional country
music, was a pioneer of honky-tonk music.
- The contributions made by both musicians to country music are highly regarded.