If Whiskey Was A Man
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capo 1
Am C G
Verse1:
Am C G
Tell me why a lesson in life can come so strong, like a good melody, with a bad song,
Am C G
when I was a child, my momma tried to get me to understand, I thought it was a man,
G Am C
but the bottle was her best friend, up until, the day she passed away,
G G
I cried, I cried, like a baby deep inside
[Refrão] Am C G
I’d take him out back, show him who I am, whoop his ass cause he ain’t my friend,
Em Em Am C G Em
that’s the way I would handle it.. if whyskey was a man
Verse2:
Am C G
I sat down, at the bar last night and watched an older man half spent,
G Am C
they cut him off, told him that was it, he said boy, what do I do,
G Am
cause I can’t drive and I might, I just might, take a ride with the devil home tonight,
C G
So I told him, the only thing to do, you only get one chance to make it alright,
G
yea buddy if I was you,
[Refrão] Am C G
I’d take him out back, show him who I am, whoop his ass cause he ain’t my friend,
Em Em Am C G G
that’s the way I would handle it.. if whyskey was a mannn.. whoahhhh..
Bridge:
Am C
This life’s been good to me, but I’ve learned from what I’ve seen,
G G Am
If the devil shows up tonight, he better be ready to fight, cause I’ma..
[Refrão]Am C G
Take him out back, show him who I am, whoop his ass cause he ain’t my friend,
Em Em Am C G Em Am
that’s the way I’m gonna handle it.. if whiskey was a man... If whiskey was a man.
How to play If Whiskey Was A Man
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.