Alcohol
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Intro:
B E (2x's)
B E B E
I can make anybody pretty, I can make you believe any lie
B Bb G#m B/F# F#
I can make you pick a fight with somebody twice your size
B E
I've been known to cause a few breakups
B E
I've been known to cause a few births
B Bb G#m B/F# F# (F#sus F#)
I can make you new friends or get you fired from work
(Chorus 1)
B E B E
And since the day I left Milwaukee, Lynchburg and Bordeaux France
E B/D# G#m B/F#
I've been making the bars lots of big money
C#m F# F#7
And helping white people dance
B E B E
I got you in trouble in High School, but college now that was a ball
E B/D# C#m B F#
You had some of the best times you'll never remember with me
B E B E
Alcohol! Alcohol!
B E
I got blamed at your wedding reception
B E
For your best man’s embarrassing speech
B Bb G#m B/F# F# (F#7)
And also for those naked pictures of you at the beach
B E
I've influenced kings and world leaders
B E
I helped Hemmingway write like he did
B Bb G#m B/F#
And I'll bet you a drink or two that I can make you
F# F#7
Put that lamp shade on your head
(Chorus 2)
B E B E
Cause since the day I left Milwaukee, Lynchburg and Bordeaux France
B Bb G#m B/F#
I've been making a fool out of folks just like you
C#m F#
And helping white people dance
B E B E
I am medicine and I am poison I can help you up or make you fall
E B/D# C#m B F# (F#7)
You had some of the best times you'll never remember with me
B E
Alcohol!
(Repeat Chorus 1)
How to play Alcohol
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.