The Honky Tonk Kid Lyrics

The Honky Tonk Kid lyrics

(Duet w/ Willie Nelson)



He’s wrinkled and gray but he’s still got the fire

And he sings on the stage like a bird on a wire

He’ll pack ‘em in just like he always did

Everybody loves The Honky Tonk Kid



He got his first guitar when he was fifteen

Thirstin’ for knowledge, all hungry and green

Strummin’ that six string just like Lefty did

Everybody loves The Honky Tonk Kid



(Chorus)

Well the Honky Tonk Kid loves a honky tonk crowd

He picks them up when this world gets them down

All the smoke and the neon keep his pain here

Nobody knows The Honky Tonk Kid



Ten million fans and a hand full of friends

He’ll go home alone when each night ends

He’ll think about her and he’ll twist off the lid

Cause nobody loves The Honky Tonk Kid



Chorus (x2)



It won’t be long the lord will take him away

He’d sung his last song, they’ll place a reef on his grave

But he’ll draw a crowd just like he always did

One last goodbye for The Honky Tonk Kid