Honky Tonk Masquerade Chords
by Joe Ely
Honky Tonk Masquerade by Joe Ely is a more advanced guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords G, C, G/B, Am, D, Dsus2, Bm, Em, Eb, A/C#, A, D7 and C/B. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
G C G C G/B Am
You sure look fine tonight, in the beer sign light
D Dsus2 D G C G
Why did you seem surprised, when I saw through your disguise
G C G C G/B Am
All your friends were there and no one had a care
D Dsus2 D D D D D G Bm Em Eb
They all just looked away in this Honky Tonk Masquerade
D G Bm Em Eb
You should have known I knew, all along
D G Bm Em Eb
That I could see through you right or wrong
D G Bm Em D
I didn't need a clue. I didn't even have to ask
A/C# A D D7
You saw your own reflection in the glass
G C G C G/B Am
I'd like to see you home, but I know you're not alone
D Dsus2 D G C G
You seem to fit right in, as you tell me where you been
G C G C C/B Am
You say there's not that much to tell but I know you oh too well
D Dsus2 D D D D D G Bm Em Eb
Your eyes give you away in this Honky Tonk Masquerade
D G Bm Em Eb
You should have known I knew, all along
D G Bm Em Eb
That I could see through you right or wrong
D G Bm Em D
I didn't need a clue. I didn't even have to ask
A/C# A D D7
You saw your own reflection in the glass
G C G C G/B Am
You sure look fine tonight, they're turning out the lights
D Dsus2 D G C G
Why did you hold my sleeve when I said I had to leave
G C G C G/B Am
I hoped it never showed, but that's the way it goes.
D Dsus2 D D D D D G Bm Em Eb
As the lights begin to fade on this Honky Tonk Masquerade.
outro: is D for three measures, then G Bm Em Eb G