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Honky Tonk Blues

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Honky Tonk Blues Lyrics

Well, I left my home down on the Rural Route
Told my pa I was going stepping out
And get the honky tonk blues

[Chorus]
The honky tonk blues
Lord, I got 'em
I got the honky tonk blues

Stopped into every place in town
This city life has really got me down
I got the honky tonk blues

[Chorus]

Went out last night, I wore out my shoes
Woke up this morning wishing I could lose
Those jumping honky tonk blues

[Chorus]

I'm gonna tuck my worries underneath my arm
And scat right back to my pappy's farm
And lose the honky tonk blues

[Chorus]

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songmeanings On Feb 06, 2012

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2012-02-06 16:54:42

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