Capo 2 
 
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I saw those blue lights flashing over my left shoulder 
   D            G                               A 
He walked right up and said get off that riding mower 
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I said sir, let me explain before you put me in the tank 
    D       G     D                A                 D 
She took my keys away and then she won't drive me to drink 
 
 
                    G                  D 
I need a honky tonk song, a cold, cold beer 
           D                  A  
A hardwood floor, a smoky atmosphere 
                 G                           D      G 
A pocket full of change to last me all night long 
           D               A                    D 
I'd rather hear old Hank a-moanin' a honky tonk song 
 
 
Guitar 
 
          D                              G                  D 
He didn't show me much compassion when I tried to walk that line 
      D         G         D                              A 
As he put those handcuffs on me, I said give me one more try 
         D                            G           D 
He never even cracked a smile when he threw me in car 
           D       G         D               A                D 
So I said, sir, if you don't mind, would you drop me off at a bar 
 
 
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