James Carothers - Honky Tonk Song Lyrics

I saw those blue lights flashin'
Over my left shoulder
He walked right up and said,
""Get off that riding mower""
I said Sir, let me explain,
Before you put me in the tank""
She took my keys away
And now she won't drive me to drink

I need a honky tonk song, a cold cold beer
A hardwood floor, a smoky atmosphere
A pocket full of change to last me all night long
I gotta hear old Hank a moanin' a honky tonk song

He didn't show me much compassion
When I tried to walk that line
As he put those handcuffs on me
I said, ""Give me one more try""
He never even cracked a smile
When he threw me in the car
I said, ""Sir, if you don't mind,
Oh, would you drop me off at a bar?""

I need a honky tonk song, a cold cold beer
A hardwood floor, a smoky atmosphere
A pocket full of change to last me all night long
I gotta hear old Hank a moanin' a honky tonk song
I gotta hear old Hank a moanin' a honky tonk song