Topic: HONKY TONK HERO

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           HONKY TONK HERO          by Dan Hemphill



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WELL HE SAT THERE WITH HIS COWBOY HAT, SIPPING ON A BEER.
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SAID I GOT SOME STORIES SON, IF YA WANNA HEAR.
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I ONCE WAS JUST LIKE YOU; I WENT FROM TOWN TO TOWN
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ALWAYS ON THE MOVE, I NEVER SETTLED DOWN.

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WELL I’M A HONKY TONK HERO, LIVED A LIFE SO FREE.
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JUST A HONKY TONK HERO, THAT'S ALL I WANTED TO BE.


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WELL I SAT DOWN AND BOUGHT A ROUND.
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LISTEND TO THE STORIES THAT HE TOLD,
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ABOUT HIS MANY TRAVELS, HIS LIFE UPON THE ROAD.
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I HEARD ABOUT OLD CHARLEY PRIDE AND GOOD OLD JIM ED BROWN.
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AND ABOUT ALL THE LADIES, THAT TRIED TO SETTLE DOWN.


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HE SAID I’VE BEEN A LOT OF PLACES, PAID A LOT OF DUES.
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AND IF YOUR GONNA MAKE IT SON, I GOT ONE TIP FOR YOU………


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YOU GOT TO PLAY FROM THE HEART, LOOK THEM IN THE EYE,
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RIGHT FROM THE START SON, YA GOTTA TAKE THEM BY SURPRISE.
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AND IF BY CHANCE YOU CAN MAKE THEM DANCE,
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THEY’LL FORGET ABOUT LIFE FOR A WHILE.
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YA TIP YOUR HAT TO THE LADIES SON AND LEAVE THEM WITH A SMILE.


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YEA I HAD MY GUITARS, AND MY CADDILACS. LADIES BY THE SCORE.
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AND IF I HAD THE CHANCE, I’D DO IT ALL ONCE MORE.
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YEA I TOOK THE CHANCE AND I MADE THEM DANCE.
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THEY FORGOT ABOUT LIFE FOR A WHILE.

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I TIPPED MY HAT TO THE LADIES SON AND LEFT THEM WITH A SMILE…

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HE SAID THERES MY BUS IT’S TIME FOR ME TO GO.
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ONCE IT GET IN YOUR BLOOD IT’S HARD TO LEAVE THE ROAD.
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I’VE SEEN A LOT OF PLACES, PAID A LOT OF DUES.
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SO IF YOUR GONNA MAKE IT SON, REMEMBER THAT TIP FOR YOU.


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PLAY FROM THE HEART, LOOK THEM IN THE EYE,
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RIGHT FROM THE START SON, YA TAKE THEM BY SURPRISE.
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AND IF BY CHANCE YOU CAN MAKE THEM DANCE,
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THEY’LL FORGET ABOUT LIFE FOR A WHILE.
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YA TIP YOUR HAT TO THE LADIES SON AND LEAVE THEM WITH A SMILE.

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‘CAUSE WE’RE HONY TONK HEROS, WE LIVE A LIFE SO FREE.
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JUST HONKY TONK HEROS, WE’RE A DIEING BREED.

Re: HONKY TONK HERO

hi dan i just saw your song,I played it a couple of times and I like it alot.  dino48

my papy said son your going too drive me too drinking if you dont stop driving that   Hot  Rod  Lincoln!! Cmdr cody and his lost planet airman

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I really like this song!

It reminds me of "Old Dogs & Children & Watermelon wine".

Always did like that song

Well done again. I reckon our last rebel from the forum here will like this
song!

Why Blend in with the Crowd ? When you were made to stand out !

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And you're right Old Doll smile
   Its too bad David Allen Coe took the idea already with 'the Ride', but it would be cool if you made it like at the end you realize your talking to Hank Williams or somebody... But its cool like it is too. Its got guitar cadillacs AND the hillbilly music lol

All You Need is Love smile

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Great song, really swings!

bonedaddy

I'm the son of rage and love

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Hey Dan,

Nice song, well done.

Roger

"Do, or do not; there is no try"

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I like it.  I always have liked story songs and songs about strangers and songs with advice from old-timers.  This one has all that going for it, plus it's just well done.  I like the part about folks forgetting about life for a while when dancing and the part about tipping your hat to the ladies. 

- Zurf

Granted B chord amnesty by King of the Mutants (Long live the king).
If it comes from the heart and you add a few beers... it'll be awesome! - Mekidsmom
When in doubt ... hats. - B.G. Dude

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Fantastic stuff! Love it.

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hi dan lovely melody  and lyrics ,well done....stay cool

love is life ,life is for love,keep a true heart and live life to the full....stay cool