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Honky Cat

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D  G
D7When I look back, boy I must have been green
GBoppin in the country, fishing in a stream
D7Looking for an answer, trying to find a sign
GUntil I saw your city lights, honey I was blind-they said
B7Get back honky cat, better get back to the woods
Well I E7quit those days, and my redneck ways-and-a
D7Mmm mmm mmm mmm oh the change is gonna do me goodG  
Get back honky cat, living in the city ain't where its at,
It's like, trying to find gold in a silver mine, its like
Trying to drink whisky, from a bottle of wine
Well I read some books and some magazines about those
High class ladies down in new Orleans and all the
Folks back home, well, they said I was a fool, they said
Leave them alone, is the golden rule
They said stay at home, boy you got to tend the farm,
Living in the city boy is, gonna break your heart
But, how can you stop when your heart says no, ah-ah
How can you stop when your feet say go
D7Get back, honky cat, get back honky cat, get back
GWoo

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The story behind the song

This song, featured as the opening track on the 1972 album Honky Château, captures a lively and funky spirit. It has been described as having a sparkling mix and a funky backbeat that suits John's vocal style. The song embodies a sense of energetic fun and celebration. When you play it, channel that vibrant, rinky-tink joy.

AI-written from these sources:Honky Cat — Wikipedia ↗Elton John — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Honky Cat

by Elton John

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D G

When I look back, boy I must have been green

Boppin in the country, fishing in a stream

Looking for an answer, trying to find a sign

Until I saw your city lights, honey I was blind-they said

Get back honky cat, better get back to the woods

Well I quit those days, and my redneck ways-and-a

D7 G

Mmm mmm mmm mmm oh the change is gonna do me good

Get back honky cat, living in the city ain't where its at,

It's like, trying to find gold in a silver mine, its like

Trying to drink whisky, from a bottle of wine

Well I read some books and some magazines about those

High class ladies down in new Orleans and all the

Folks back home, well, they said I was a fool, they said

Leave them alone, is the golden rule

They said stay at home, boy you got to tend the farm,

Living in the city boy is, gonna break your heart

But, how can you stop when your heart says no, ah-ah

How can you stop when your feet say go

Get back, honky cat, get back honky cat, get back

Woo

About Honky Cat Chords by Elton John

Learn how to play Honky Cat by Elton John with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Honky Cat chords”, “Honky Cat guitar chords”, or “Elton John Honky Cat chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Honky Cat chords and for experienced players who want accurate Honky Cat lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, D7, B7, E7.

FAQ — Honky Cat by Elton John

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What key is "Honky Cat" in?

The chords for "Honky Cat" show the original chord names (including D, G, D7, B7, E7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.