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Every Little Honky Tonk Bar

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* = strum once
** = let fade
[Intro]
G Em C G D
[Verse 1]
WhGiskey is the gasoline that lights the fire that burns the bridge
IEmce creates the water that's no longer runnin' under it
SGtool holds the fool that pours the Emwhiskey on his bCroken Dheart
CGigarettes create the smoke that hides the lonesome in his eyes
EmThe jukebox plays Hank, "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry"
DGance floor holds the folks Emtrying to fCorget who they aDre
AGnd that's what happens in Emevery little Chonky tonk Gbar
[Chorus]
GFriday night, it's a gEmiven
EmI'll be L-I-V-N, Glivin'
CWe'll dance on the bar 'til we're Emsleeping it off in the GcaEmr
GMonday morning, it's a Emgiven
EmI'll be D-R-A-G-N, Gdraggin'
GAnd that's what happens in Emevery little Chonky tonk Gbar
[Verse 2]
GNeon lights flashing bright 'til you're almost hypnotized
EmWaitress, short skirt, gets hit on by every guy
GComin' and goin', Emalways rollin' Cwith the floDw
GBartender, pour our drinks; Codigo, do a shot
EmYou think you're tall and bulletproof
EmUntil somebody says you're not
GYou step outside Emthinkin' you're gonna sChow 'em you Dare
GAnd that's what happens in Emevery little Chonky tonk Gbar
[Chorus]
GFriday night, it's a Emgiven
EmWe'll be L-I-V-N, Glivin'
CWe'll dance on the bar 'til we're Emsleeping it off in the GcaEmr
GMonday morning, it's a Emgiven
EmWe'll be D-R-A-G-N, Gdraggin'
GAnd that's what happens in Emevery little Chonky tonk Gbar
G*                           Em            C  G**
Yeah, that's what happens in every little honky tonk bar
[Outro]
N.C.                                                           G  
Whiskey is the gasoline that lights the fire that burns the bridge

All chords in this song (4)

The story behind the song

This song captures the essence of a honky tonk bar, inspired by a vivid image of whiskey fueling destructive choices. It paints a picture of the kind of place where emotions run high and consequences can follow, all set against the backdrop of a classic country sound. Co-written by George Strait for his Honky Tonk Time Machine album, it evokes the feeling of late nights and the raw honesty found within those walls. Playing it feels like stepping into that familiar, sometimes troubled, world.

AI-written from these sources:Every Little Honky Tonk Bar — Wikipedia ↗George Strait — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Every Little Honky Tonk Bar

by George Strait

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

* = strum once

** = let fade

[Intro]

G Em C G D

[Verse 1]

Whiskey is the gasoline that lights the fire that burns the bridge

Ice creates the water that's no longer runnin' under it

G Em C D

Stool holds the fool that pours the whiskey on his broken heart

Cigarettes create the smoke that hides the lonesome in his eyes

The jukebox plays Hank, "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry"

G Em C D

Dance floor holds the folks trying to forget who they are

G Em C G

And that's what happens in every little honky tonk bar

[Chorus]

G Em

Friday night, it's a given

Em G

I'll be L-I-V-N, livin'

C Em G Em

We'll dance on the bar 'til we're sleeping it off in the car

G Em

Monday morning, it's a given

Em G

I'll be D-R-A-G-N, draggin'

G Em C G

And that's what happens in every little honky tonk bar

[Verse 2]

Neon lights flashing bright 'til you're almost hypnotized

Waitress, short skirt, gets hit on by every guy

G Em C D

Comin' and goin', always rollin' with the flow

Bartender, pour our drinks; Codigo, do a shot

You think you're tall and bulletproof

Until somebody says you're not

G Em C D

You step outside thinkin' you're gonna show 'em you are

G Em C G

And that's what happens in every little honky tonk bar

[Chorus]

G Em

Friday night, it's a given

Em G

We'll be L-I-V-N, livin'

C Em G Em

We'll dance on the bar 'til we're sleeping it off in the car

G Em

Monday morning, it's a given

Em G

We'll be D-R-A-G-N, draggin'

G Em C G

And that's what happens in every little honky tonk bar

G Em C G

* **

Yeah, that's what happens in every little honky tonk bar

[Outro]

N.C.

Whiskey is the gasoline that lights the fire that burns the bridge

About Every Little Honky Tonk Bar Chords by George Strait

Learn how to play Every Little Honky Tonk Bar by George Strait with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Every Little Honky Tonk Bar chords”, “Every Little Honky Tonk Bar guitar chords”, or “George Strait Every Little Honky Tonk Bar 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 Every Little Honky Tonk Bar chords and for experienced players who want accurate Every Little Honky Tonk Bar lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Em, C, D, A.

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