Drink Up And Go Home - Carl Perkins

Drink Up And Go Home

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G
You sat there a crying crying in your beer
 
G7 C D7
You say you got troubles my friend listen here
 
G C G
Don't tell me your troubles I got enough of my own
 
C D7 G
Be thankful you're living drink up and go home
 
C G
I'm fresh out of prison six years in the can
 
A7 D7
Lost my wife and family no one to call friend
 
G C G
Don't tell me your troubles I got enough of my own
 
C D7 G
Be thankful you're living drink up and go home
 
Now there stands a blind man a man that can't see
 
G7 C D7
Yet he's not complaining why should you or me
 
G C G
Don't tell me your troubles I got enough of my own
 
C D7 G
Be thankful you're living drink up and go home
 
C G
I'm fresh out of prison six years in the can
 
A7 D7
Lost my wife and family no one to call friend
 
G C G
Don't tell me your troubles I got enough of my own
 
C D7 G
Be thankful you're living drink up and go home
 
C G
I'm fresh out of prison six years in the can
 
A7 D7
Lost my wife and family no one to call friend
 
G C G
Don't tell me your troubles I got enough of my own
 
C D7 G
Be thankful you're living drink up and go home

How to play Drink Up And Go Home

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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.

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