Nanvy Whiskey
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Intro: F Dm Bb C (2X)
[Verso 1]
F Dm Bb C
Oh, I'm a weaver a Calton weaver,
F Dm Bb C
I'm a rash and a rovin' blade
Dm Am Bb C
I got silver in my pockets
F Dm Bb C7
And I'm gonna follow the roving trades.
[Refrão]
F Dm Bb C F Dm Bb C7 F
Drinkin Whisky, Whisky, Nancy Whisky. Whisky, Whisky Nancy-o!
[Verso 2]
F Dm Bb C
When first I came to Dublin City,
F Dm Bb C
Nancy Whisky I chanced to smell,
Dm Am Bb C
I went in, and sat down there beside her,
F Dm Bb C7
Seven long years, well I loved her well.
[Refrão]
F Dm Bb C F Dm Bb C7 F
Singin, Whisky, Whisky, Nancy Whisky. Whisky, Whisky Nancy-o!
[Verso 3]
F Dm Bb C
The more I loved her the more I kissed her.
F Dm Bb C
The more I kissed her the more she smiled.
Dm Am Bb C
I forgot my mother's teachin',
F Dm Bb C7
Nancy's whiskey had me beguiled.
[Refrão]
F Dm Bb C F Dm Bb C7 F
Sayin' Whisky, Whisky, Nancy Whisky. Whisky, Whisky Nancy-o!
Instrumental - verse chords 1X through
[Refrão]
F Dm Bb C F Dm Bb C7 F
Whisky, Whisky, Nancy Whisky. Whisky, Whisky Nancy-o!
[Verso 4]
F Dm Bb C
I woke early in the morning
F Dm Bb C
To slack my thirst, it was my need
Dm Am Bb C
I tried to rise but I wasn't able,
F Dm Bb C7
Nancy's whiskey had me down by the knees.
[Refrão]
F Dm Bb C F Dm Bb C7 F
Singin, Whisky, Whisky, Nancy Whisky. Whisky, Whisky Nancy-o!
[Verso 5]
F Dm Bb C
So, come all you weavers, all you Calton weavers
F Dm Bb C
Come all you lads wherever you be
Dm Am Bb C
Stay away, from Nancy's Whisky
F Dm Bb C7
Cause she’ll ruin you like she ruined me.
[Refrão]
F Dm Bb C F Dm Bb C7 F
Singin, Whisky, Whisky, Nancy Whisky. Whisky, Whisky Nancy-o!
Instrumental: - verse chords 1X through
[Refrão]
F Dm Bb C F Dm Bb C7 F
Singin, Whisky, Whisky, Nancy Whisky. Whisky, Whisky Nancy-o!
How to play Nanvy Whiskey
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.