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Backstory:

This song is a tribute to honkytonk music and some of the folks who kept it alive.  Original music and lyrics by Clare Steffen were used to create this AI version of the song.     

Lyrics:

                                                  
V1

Lookin' for neon signs and a wooden floor

Two-steppin 'at the dancehall

Hillbilly music blaring out the door

Workin' class folks drinkin 'til last call



V2

Jimmy, Earnest, and Patsy gave us that sound

Tonk piano, raw and gritty

Hank and George were hell bound

Stories 'bout a colorful forbidden city

No question that's where I belong



Chorus

When I reach honky tonk heaven

All my friends will be waiting for me

Piano sounds I ain't forgettin'

Two-beat rhythm with a crisp backbeat

Traveled 'cross the south, that sound was spreadin'

Came to life in the Grand Ole Opry

Playin' stepped up music in my honky tonk heaven

My friends are waiting for me

In honky tonk heaven



V3

Cowboys, outlaws, and some shady people hide

It's a game of chance each night

Come one, come all to the other side

Hear those keys poundin' it feels alright

So open up those pearly gates



Chorus

When I reach honky tonk heaven

All my friends will be waiting for me

Piano sounds I ain't forgettin'

Two-beat rhythm with a crisp backbeat

Traveled 'cross the south, that sound was spreadin'

Came to life in the Grand Ole Opry

Playin' stepped up music is my honky tonk heaven

My friends are waiting for me

In honky tonk heaven



Tag

Feelin' young and free in honky tonk heaven