[Verse 1]
I left my home down on the rural route
I told my folks I'm goin' steppin' out
To get the honky-tonk blues
The jumpin' honky-tonk blues
Oh, Lord, I got 'em
I got the honky-tonk blues

[Verse 2]
I stopped into every place in town
The city life has really got me down
I got the honky-tonk blues
Oh, the honky-tonk blues
Well, Lord, I'm sufferin'
With the honky-tonk blues

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 3]
I went to a dance and wore out my shoes
Woke up this mornin' wishin' I could lose
The jumpin' honky-tonk blues
The weary honky-tonk blues
Oh, Lord, I'm sufferin'
With the honky-tonk blues
[Verse 4]
I'm gonna tuck my worries underneath my arm
And get right back to my pappy's farm
And leave the honky-tonk blues
Forget the honky-tonk blues
I don't wanna be bothered
With the honky-tonk blues