I Ain't Drunk
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E A
Well I sat down on a barstool in a honky-tonk last night
E F# B
That little bartender gave me a look, I knew something sure wasn't right
E A
Well I ordered up another whiskey, one tequila, and one more beer
E B E
That's when that bartender told me son, he said you been cut off in here
E A
I told him I ain't drunk, hell I've just been drinking
E F# B
I started 5 in the afternoon, lord about 3 days ago
E A
Ever since my baby left me, this old heart of mine's been sinking
E B E
But I ain't drunk, I've just been drinking
SOLO E A E F# B E A E B E
Key change E F F#
F# B
Well the ride home from the bar room must have been quite a sight
F# G# C#
Hell I guess I was doing a pretty good job yea they put me in the old spotlight
F# B
When I got through puttin' on my show, I heard hands on the wheel buddy nice slow
F# C# F#
And I fell out of the car lord on the side of the road
F# B
I told him I ain't drunk, hell I've just been drinking
F# G# C#
I started 5 in the afternoon, lord about 3 days ago
F# B
Well hey hey Mr. Policeman I know just what you're thinkin'
F# C# F#
But I ain't drunk, I've just been drinking
F# C# F#
I told him I ain't drunk son, I've just been drinking
How to play I Ain't Drunk
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.