Designated Drinker
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By axehappy - axehappy@countrytabs.com
G Am C D G D
INTRO
G Am
Here's my keys, I want you to take 'em.
C D
I think I'm gonna need you to get back home.
G Am
Hold on to my hat, I don't wanna lose it.
C D
I couldn't stand for something else to be gone.
Am D
I'm sure you know the reason I'm here crying,
Am D
I think you'll understand why.
G Am
Tonight, I'm the designated drinker.
C D
I just lost the one that wrapped me round her finger.
G Am
I need to get to where I can't think of her,
C D C G
So tonight, I'm the designated drinker.
G Am C D G D
INSTRUMENTAL
G Am
I came here to get you to help me,
C D
I need a friend to see me through.
G Am
I hated to call, I knew you wouldn't mind at all.
C D
I know you know I'd do the same for you.
Am D
I'm not the kind that likes to drown my sorrow,
Am D
I may hate myself tomorrow.
G Am
But tonight, I'm the designated drinker.
C D
I just lost the one that wrapped me round her finger.
G Am
I need to get to where I can't think of her,
C D C G
So tonight, I'm the designated drinker.
G Am C D
INSTRUMENTAL
G Am
We need to get to where we can't think of her,
C D C G
So tonight, we're the designated drinkers.
C D C G
Woah, tonight we're the designated drinkers.
G Am C D G
OUTRO
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LEAD GUITAR PARTS
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h = hammer-on / = slide up
\ = slide down pbr = pre-bend & release
p = pulloff br = bend & release
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INTRO, 1ST INSTRUMENTAL & OUTRO
E------------------------------------------------------|
B------------------------------------------------------|
G---------------7-9--------7---------------------------|
D------5--7--7/9---7h9--7/9-9\7-5-5-5/7\5--------------|
A--5h7--5--5---------------------7-------5/7\5-3\2-0---|
E------------------------------------------------------|
LEAD RIFFS IN SECOND VERSE
E-------------------8--7\5-5------------------------------
B-------1-1/3------------------1/3\1----------------------
G-----0-2-2/4----7/9--7-\5-5-0-2/4\2-----------------5----
D--0h2---0------------------------------5-----------------
A----------------------------------------5pbr-3-5-5h7-----
E---------------------------------------------------------
E-------------------------------|
B-------------------------------|
G-----2-------------------------|
D--2/4-4p2p0-------0------------|
A-----------2p0-3/5-5-3-2br-0---|
E-------------------------------|
How to play Designated Drinker
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.