In this guitar lesson, you’ll learn the simple I–V progression using classic honky-tonk comping. A practical TAB arrangement for Achy Breaky Heart is included—perfect for live band settings and playing along with the Backing Tracks!
Achy Breaky Heart | TAB
The chords are simply I – V in the key of A, using classic honky-tonk comping with an added 6, like this:
||: A (A6) | A (A6) | A (A6) | E (E6) |
| E (E6) | E (E6) | E (E6) | A (A6) :||
Getting that honky-tonk feel right is key—too much swing and it turns into Boogie-Woogie or Rock ’n’ Roll. (Compare with Johnny B. Goode, I Can’t Stand The Rain, or Nutbush City Limits.)
Here’s some TAB for a guitar part you could use if a gig pops up this Saturday with a band. Start with this before adding any country-style fills or improvised variations.
Achy Breaky Heart Backing Tracks + TAB | Related Pages
Achy Breaky Heart | Chords + Lyrics
You can learn to play Achy Breaky Heart by Billy Ray Cyrus using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| A (A6) | A (A6) |
You can tell the world, you never was my girl…
Five similar tunes | Chords + Lyrics
