Your Cheatin' Heart by Hank Williams | Country Harmonica Lesson & Free Harp Tabs

Liam Ward
Apr 7, 2022
1 min read

Updated: Sep 18

Today's free country harmonica lesson will teach you to play Your Cheatin' Heart by Hank Williams. Released in 1953, shortly after his death, it quickly became a defining song of his legacy and a cornerstone of classic country music. Hank Williams actually wrote this song while thinking about his first wife, Audrey, during a drive with his second wife. He described it as the story of Audrey’s unfaithfulness.

This is played on the diatonic harmonica in the key of C. On harmonica, the song is a joy to play because of its slow, mournful phrasing. It’s perfect for practicing expression and tone.

I hope you enjoy the free video lesson and harp tabs!