Drinkin Alone
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Intro: G G/F# Em D x2
verse 1
G G/F# Em D G G/F# Em D
I woke up with some Wild Turkey starin' at me.
G G/F# Em D G G/F# Em D
I poured a couple fingers into my cup of coffee.
G G/F# Em D G G/F# Em D
I got up and I tried to recall the whole night.
G G/F# Em D G G/F# Em D
Why do I drink so much? Why do I smoke on that pipe?
[Refrão]
C D G G/F# C
Nobody said I've got to act like a Hollywood star.
D G G/F# C
I've wasted too many hours in far too many bars...
D G G/F# Em D
I don't like to drink alone at all.
verse 2
G G/F# Em D G G/F# Em D
Next thing I know the phone is ringin' off the wall.
G G/F# Em D G G/F# Em D
I stumbled through the beer and the cigarettes and women and all.
G G/F# Em D G G/F# Em D
It's just my wife, she said "I've had it now and I'm talkin' the kids".
G G/F# Em D G G/F# Em D
I down another chug-a-lug and blow her a whiskey kiss.
[Refrão]
C D G G/F# C
Nobody said I've got to act like a Hollywood star.
D G G/F# C
I've wasted too many hours in far too many bars...
D G G/F# Em D
I don't like to drink alone at all.
Bridge
Em C G Am
They told me everything would be fine
G D
But they li--ed.
Em C G Am
I knew that drinkin' alone was not right,
G D
At least in my mi--nd.
Instrumental
G G/F# Em D
verse 3
G G/F# Em D G G/F# Em D
On the bus again, crossin' all the state borders.
G G/F# Em D G G/F# Em D
I'm on my way to another late night recording.
G G/F# Em D G G/F# Em D
Got all my friends on board and some in cars on the side,
G G/F# Em D
Cause you know I'll need some help drinkin' my way
G G/F# Em D
Through the night.
[Refrão]
C D G G/F# C
Nobody said I've got to act like a Hollywood star.
D G G/F# C
I've wasted too many hours in far too many bars...
D G G/F# Em D
I don't like to drink alone at all.
How to play Drinkin Alone
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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.