Honky Tonk Heaven

[Verse 1] Neon flickered like it knew your name, You spun in boots that still haunt my brain. Jukebox played some old George Strait, And baby, you moved like it was fate. [Verse 2] Smoke curled like lace around your grin, Bartender winked—he’d seen this sin. You said, “Just one more,” I said, “Let’s stay,” Lord, I was yours before the band could play. [Pre-Chorus] You kissed me ‘neath that Miller sign, Swore the stars would always shine. [Chorus] In that honky tonk heaven, where the lonely go to dream, You made forever feel easy in the glow of neon beams. You laughed like we had nothin’ to lose, And I believed every word from you. In that honky tonk heaven, I fell— Straight into a barroom spell. ⸻ [Bridge] Boot scuffs and spilled beer, Still hold your voice in my ear— And that last slow dance, Felt like a second chance. ⸻ [Final Chorus] In that honky tonk heaven, where the lost find sweet release, You made a sinner like me pray for peace. You danced like nothin’ hurt at all, But baby, I was braced for the fall. In that honky tonk heaven, I swore— You were worth losin’ it all for.