Moonshiner
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[Intro]
Am
[Verse 1]
Am G Am
O' I've been a moonshiner for many's a year
Am G Am
I've spent all my money on whisky and beer
Am G Em
I'll go to some hollow... and set up my still
Am G Am
And I'll trade you a gallon for a two dollar bill
[Verse 2]
Am G Am
I'll go to some ale house and I'll drink with my friends
Am G Am
No woman to follow or see what I spend
Am G Em
God bless all you women... I wish you were mine
Am G Am
And your breath smells as sweet as the dew on the vine
[Verse 3]
Am G Am
O' I love drinking whisky, I'm drunk all the time
Am G Am
Some 900 bottles I've killed in my time
Am G Em
O' I love drinkin' whisky... and I drink Poitín too...
Am G Am
O' and if I get drunk, man, that's nothin' to you
How to play Moonshiner
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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.