Honky Tonk Merry Go Round, by Patsy Cline
(recorded circa 50's/early 60's)
Written by Frank Simon and Stan Gardner *Note: also heard that
P. Mitchell/P. Bunch wrote it. So far I haven't found out
which ones actually did. If you know (for sure,) please let me know.
Key G, capo on 2nd fret to play with youtube video.
G D G
I'm on a honky tonk merry-go-round
C G
Making ever spot in town
D
Starting out early coming home late
G D
Every night with a brand new date
G D G
I'm on a honky tonk merry-go-round
C G
Acting like a foolish clown
D
Still racing those blues that you left with me
G D G G7
Wondering if I'll ever be free
C
Round and around and around I go
G
Riding high and feeling low
A7
Round and around just like a top
D
Well I'm a getting dizzy but I can't stop
G D G
I'm on a honky tonk merry-go-round
C G
Acting like a foolish clown
D
Still racing those blues that you left with me
G D G
Wondering if I'll ever be free
Instrumental (Several full verses with instruments only)
C
Round and around and around I go
G
Riding high and feeling low
A7
Round and around just like a top
D
Well I'm a getting dizzy but I can't stop
G D G
I'm on a honky tonk merry-go-round
C G
Acting like a foolish clown
D
Still racing those blues that you left with me
G D G
Wondering if I'll ever be free
C D G C G C G
Yes, Wonder-ing if- I'll ever-- be free....
End
Hear this great (and rare) oldie on youtube here;
http://youtu.be/o8YuNfYkFmM