Honky-Tonk Girl (Hank Thompson song)
# Honky-Tonk Girl (Hank Thompson song)

"Honky-Tonk Girl" is a song co-written and originally recorded by Hank Thompson. Released by him on Capitol Records in 1954, it was a nationwide country hit in the United States that year (reaching country number nine on Billboard).

The song was notably covered by Johnny Cash.

Cash's version was released as a single by Columbia Records (Columbia 4-41707, with "Second Honeymoon" on the opposite side) in June or July 1960.

## Composition

The song evokes a barroom atmosphere.

## Charts

Johnny Cash version

| Chart (1960) | Peak position |
| - | - |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 92 |
