[Verse 1: George Strait & Chris Stapleton]
Well, if I go down in history, I'll owe it to this misery
From all the lies you told to me and this poor ol' heart you broke
Now people, they might walk on by and never even recognize
That I'm a legend in disguise, not just your average Joe
[Pre-Chorus: George Strait & Chris Stapleton]
You'll probly find a picture of me sippin' on my liquor
If you look up a world-class fool
And I'll say it once again, I'm the best that's ever been
At drinkin' doubles up on this stool
[Chorus: George Strait & Chris Stapleton, Chris Stapleton, George Strait]
Well, go on, you can shake my hand
Everybody's gonna know my name
When they hang my star behind the bar
At the Honky Tonk Hall of Fame
[Post-Chorus: Chris Stapleton]
Whoo
Hahahahaha, ha ha
[Verse 2: Chris Stapleton & George Strait]
Now see those bottles in a line, every one's a friend of mine (Aw, mine too)
And we have us a real good time in spite of all the pain
Bein' famous has a price, there's smoke and mirrors and neon lights
I'm livin' proof that lonely nights can drive a man insane
[Pre-Chorus: George Strait & Chris Stapleton]
You'll probly find a picture of me sippin' on my liquor
If you look up a world-class fool
And I'll say it once again, I'm the best that's ever been
At drinkin' doubles up on this stool
[Chorus: George Strait & Chris Stapleton, Chris Stapleton, George Strait]
Well, go on, you can shake my hand
Everybody's gonna know my name
When they hang my star behind the bar
At the Honky Tonk Hall of Fame
[Guitar and Fiddle Solo]
[Pre-Chorus: George Strait, George Strait & Chris Stapleton]
Well, you'll probly find a picture of me sippin' on my liquor
If you look up a world-class fool
And I'll say it once again, I'm the best that's ever been
At drinkin' doubles up on this stool
[Chorus: George Strait & Chris Stapleton, Chris Stapleton, George Strait]
Well, go on, you can shake my hand
Everybody's gonna know my name
When they hang my star behind the bar
At the Honky Tonk Hall of Fame
[Outro: George Strait & Chris Stapleton, George Strait]
Yeah, they'll hang our stars behind the bar
At the Honky Tonk Hall of Fame
Aw, yeah
Cheers, brother
Honky Tonk Hall of Fame was written by Chris Stapleton & Jameson Clark & Timothy James.
Honky Tonk Hall of Fame was produced by Tony Brown & George Strait & Chuck Ainlay.
George Strait released Honky Tonk Hall of Fame on Fri Sep 06 2024.
Yes, the song was nominated for “Best Country Duo/Group Performance” at the 2026 Grammy Awards.