Better I Drink
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Intro: Em Em Em D A Em Em Am
[Verso 1]
Em A
Her memory used to kill me, but I found a remedy
Em A
It's a plastic cup with domestic draft and I start with two or three
Em E
And when the floodgates of emotion, they slowly start to crack
Em E
I mix it tall with something strong 'til I don't want her back
[Refrão]
E
Hit me with a shot from the top shelf
A
I'm pouring out all of my pain
E
I'm starting to think I'm getting good at this
D A
The more I feel the better I drink
E
Drink, drink, line 'em up, honey
A
I got a tab and a pocket full of money
E
Gonna drown my heart in a whiskey rain
D A
The more I feel the better I drink
[Verso 2]
Em D
Bartender, here's my license, go ahead and take my keys
Em E
'Cause it's a backsliding to missing her night and you know my routine, just
[Refrão]
E
Hit me with a shot from the top shelf
A
I'm pouring out all of my pain
E
I'm starting to think I'm getting good at this
D A
The more I feel the better I drink
E
Drink, drink, line 'em up, honey
D A
I got a tab and a pocket full of money
E
Gonna drown my heart in a whiskey rain
D A
The more I feel the better I drink
Solo: | E | E D A | Em | Em A|
[Ponte]
Em N.C.
I'm on that premium, no need for a chaser after
N.C.
The bartender's looking for a stepladder
N.C.
Bottles so high, I can't read the labels
N.C.
Do yourself a favor man, just leave it on the table
N.C.
On a roll, ain't stopping 'til the night is over
N.C.
A hundred dollar shot makes a thousand dollar hangover
N.C.
They say, you can't put a price on love
N.C.
But there's a price on bourbon so it's close enough
[Refrão]
E
Hit me with a shot from the top shelf
A
I'm pouring out all of my pain
E
I'm starting to think I'm getting good at this
D A
The more I feel the better I drink
E
Drink, drink, line 'em up, honey
D A
I got a tab and a pocket full of money
E
Gonna drown my heart in a whiskey rain
D A
The more I feel the better I drink
Outro
E
(The deeper I go, the further I sink
D A
The more I feel the better I drink)
Em
The better I drink
Em
(The longer I stay the less I think
D
The more I feel the better I drink)
Em E E E Am Em
The better I drink
How to play Better I Drink
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.