Hey Bartender
View chords used in this chart
Standard Tuning
Capo on the 2nd fret
(To play without a capo replace the chords above by D, A, F#m & E)
Intro: C
Verse:
C
Hey bartender
I hope you understand
G
Things are hard
And I'm glad to see you again
C
So take my card and start a tab
Cause this drink's my only friend
G
Take my keys I'll call a cab
When this night finally ends
Chorus:
C
Pour it out
Em
Make it strong
C Em D
Cause I am barely hanging on
C
Fill it up
Em
Make it last
C (G) D
This is all I ask
Verse:
C
Hey cab driver
Take me anywhere but home
G
Won't you drive faster
Push that pedal to the floor
C
Still an hour til last call
Take me to some other bar
G
Take my money I've got cash
Take it all just don't ask
Chorus:
C
Drop me off
Em
Let me go
C Em D
I am falling fast you know
C
Drive away
Em
Don't look back
C (G) D
This is all I ask
Verse:
C
Hey stranger
Don't ask me my name
G
I am dangerous
I could go up in flames
C
But here we are and we've been drinking
So let's not take it slow
G
I am through with overthinking
So come on let's just go
Chorus:
C
Take me out
Em
Then take me home
C Em D
I can't stand to be alone
C
Make me forget
Em
And make it fast
C (G) D
This is all I ask
Verse:
C
Hey bartender
I hope you understand
Chorus:
C
Pour it out
Em
Make it strong
C Em D
I am barely hanging on
C
Make me forget
Em
And make it fast
C (G) D
This is all I ask
C (G) D
This is all I ask
How to play Hey Bartender
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.