Heaven Was A Drink Of Wine
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C F C
That psychoed-out psychologist asked me about my drinking ways
F C
Every question that he asked me all related back unto my childhood days
F
But if the truth was known I never took to drinking long
C G7
Long as she was mine but when she left me I went to hell
C F
And heaven was a drink of wine
C F
That good doctor said to look at all those ink-spots
C
And tell me what you see
F C
Could I help it if they all looked like big ole broken hearts to me
F C
All my friends and kin will tell you ole Hag ain't the drinking kind
G7 C C7
But when she left me I went to hell and heaven was a drink of wine
F C
Get back get back get on back and leave me alone
F G7
Can't you see that you can't help a man that's this far gone
C F C
Hey good doctor Iâ??ve got something you can't find in my mind
G7 C
But when she left me I went to hell and heaven was a drink of wine
G7 C F C
Hey good doctor heaven was a drink of wine
How to play Heaven Was A Drink Of Wine
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.