If Whiskey Were Knives
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste:
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In this song, liam uses hammer-ons when playing the E and the A chords on every other
stroke. For the E he
does a hammer-on on the A string and for the A chord he does a hammer-on on the G
string.
[Intro]
E
[Verse 1]
E
Well, the cannon's been loose for a while
E
She took too many drugs, yeah they crossed all her wires
A
Now, she breathes like a glass of whiskey
E
If whiskey were a fire
E
Yeah, she's got a lot on her mind
E
She'll say what she wants, she don't ever think twice
A
Like a smooth glass of whiskey
E
If whiskey were knives
[Chorus]
A
She's rough round the edges
E
And oh she burns like the sun, now
A
Well, the devil dulled down her mind but
E
She damn sure still got a sharp tongue
A E
Her words cut so deep, they might as well draw blood
B7
She's a smooth glass of whiskey
E
If whiskey were a loaded gun
[Verse 2]
E
Stapleton used to be right
E
Cause she used to be sweet as strawberry wine
A
Now she's smooth as that Tennessee whiskey
E
If whiskey were knives
E
There's no use in trying to fight
E
She'll blow the roof off if you step outta line
A
Like a strong glass of whiskey
E
If whiskey were a land mine
[Chorus]
A
She's rough round the edges
E
And oh she burns like the sun, now
A
Yeah, the devil dulled down her mind but
E
She damn sure still got a sharp tongue
A E
Her words cut so deep, they might as well draw blood
B7
She's a strong glass of whiskey
E
If whiskey were a loaded gun
B7
She's a strong glass of whiskey
E
If whiskey were a loaded gun
B7
Yeah she's a smooth glass of whiskey
E
If whiskey were a loaded gun
How to play If Whiskey Were Knives
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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.