[Verse] Lookin' for neon signs and a wooden floor Texas two-steppin 'at the dancehall Twangy music blaring out the door Workin' class folks drinkin 'til last call [Verse] Jimmy, Earnest, and Patsy gave us that sound Tonk piano rowdy, raw, and gritty Hank and George you're on sacred ground Sayin' hello darlin' to Conway Twitty [Chorus] When I reach honky tonk heaven I pray my friends will be waiting for me Heartfelt songs we ain't forgettin' Last call goes on for eternity News of feel-good times is quickly spreadin' No entrance fee to God's Grand Ole Opry I'll be smilin' wide in honky tonk heaven My friends will be waiting for me In honky tonk heaven [Bridge] Cowboys, outlaws, and some shady people hide It's a game of chance each and every night Come one, come all to the other side Hear those keys poundin' it feels alright It feels alright, alright [Chorus] When I reach honky tonk heaven I pray my friends will be waiting for me Heartfelt songs we ain't forgettin' Last call goes on for eternity News of feel-good times is quickly spreadin' No entrance fee to God's Grand Ole Opry I'll be smilin' wide in honky tonk heaven My friends will be waiting for me In honky tonk heaven [Tag] Feelin' young and free in honky tonk heaven