Irish Whiskey
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Intro
Em G D
[Verso 1]
Em G D
Some things don't burn like they used to
Em G D
A deep cut still loses its sting
Em G D
Yeah, you chase a shot with a double rocks and you don't feel a thing
Em G D
But I wanna know, does it hit a little different when you drink?
[Refrão]
Em G
Irish whiskey, do you miss me?
D
Are you dancing 'round the truth?
Em G
When it goes down, do you think 'bout
D
The way that we used to
Em G
Knock the dust off a green bottle?
D
Push the heartache to tomorrow
C D
'Cause we both know what happens when we drink
Em G D
Irish whiskey
[Verso 2]
Em G D
I see you out all over town with our old friends
Em G D
I wonder if something feels a little off, oh
Em G
Do they know better than to make you talk?
D
And can they tell that you're getting lost?
Em G D
In a memory when you're sipping on
[Refrão]
Em G
Irish whiskey, do you miss me?
D
Are you dancing 'round the truth?
Em G
When it goes down, do you think 'bout
D
The way that we used to
Em G
Knock the dust off a green bottle?
D
Push the heartache to tomorrow
C D
'Cause we both know what happens when we drink
Em G D
Irish whiskey, yeah
Em G D
Oh, Irish whiskey, oh
Em G
If you knock the dust off a green a bottle
D
You can't take it back tomorrow
C D
'Cause we both know what happens when we drink
Em G
Irish whiskey, do you miss me?
D
Are you dancing 'round the truth?
Em G
When it goes down, do you think 'bout
D
The way that we used to
Em G
Knock the dust off a green bottle?
D
Push the heartache to tomorrow
C D
'Cause we both know what happens when we drink
C D
Yeah, we both know what happens when we drink
Em G D
Irish whiskey
Em G D
Irish whiskey
How to play Irish Whiskey
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.