Honky Tonk Song Lyrics - George Jones

(Frank J. Meyers - Billy Yates) 

I saw those blue lights flashin' 

Over my left shoulder 

He walked right up and said, 

"Get off that riding mower." 

I said sir, "Let me explain 

Before you put me in the tank." 

She took my keys away 

And now she won't drive me to drink. 

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I need a honky tonk song a cold cold beer 

A hardwood floor a smoky atmosphere 

A pocket full of change to last me all night long 

I gotta hear old Hank a moanin' a honky tonk song. 

--- Instrumental --- 

He didn't show me much compassion 

When I tried to walk that line 

As he put those handcuffs on me 

I said, "give me one more try." 

He never even cracked a smile 

When he threw me in the car 

So I said, "Sir, if you don't mind, 

Oh, would you drop me off in a bar." 

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I need a honky tonk song a cold cold beer 

A hardwood floor a smoky atmosphere 

A pocket full of change to last me all night long 

I gotta hear old Hank a moanin' a honky tonk song. 

I gotta hear old Hank a moanin' a honky tonk song...