I Gotta Get Drunk
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Intro: D G D A D
Verse
D
Well, I gotta get drunk and I sure do dread it,
G D
'cause I know just what I'm gonna do.
I start to spend my money, callin' everybody honey,
E7 A7
and wind up singin' the blues.
G D
I've spent my whole paycheck on some old wreck,
A7
and brother, I can name you a few.
D7 G
Well, I gotta get drunk and I sure do dread it,
D A D
'cause I know just what I'm gonna do.
Refrain
D G D A D
Verse
D
I gotta get drunk, I can't stay sober,
G D
there's a lot of good people in town,
who'd like to hear me holler, see me spend my dollars,
E7 A7
and I wouldn't think of lettin' 'em down.
G
There's a lot of doctors that tell me,
D A7
that I'd better start to slowin' it down.
D7 G
But there's more old drunks than there are old doctors,
D A D
so I guess we'd better have another round.
Refrain
D G D A D
Verse
D
Well, I gotta get drunk and I sure do dread it,
G D
'cause I know just what I'm gonna do.
I start to spend my money, callin' everybody honey,
E7 A7
and wind up singin' the blues.
G D
I've spent my whole paycheck on some old wreck,
A7
and brother, I can name you a few.
D7 G
Well, I gotta get drunk and I sure do dread it,
D A D
'cause I know just what I'm gonna do.
Refrain/Ending
D G D A D
How to play I Gotta Get Drunk
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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.