Sell Alot of Beer
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(1st Verse Strum Chord)
G
My name ain’t up in lights
C G
But I’m a hero in this bar
G
And I play four big shows a night
D
Just me and my guitar
G
I don’t make a lot of money
C A
And I don’t have a lot of gear
G
I don’t sell a lot of records
D G
But I sure sell a lot of beer
(2nd verse)
G
If you wanna hear Bob Dillon
C G
I’ll play like a Rollin’ Stone
G
If you wanna hear Bob Wills
D
I’ll sing Rose In San Antone
G
I’ll even play Happy Birthday
C A
If that’s what you wanna hear
G
Cause I don’t sell a lot of records
D G
But I sure sell a lot of beer
[Refrão] C G
So it’s hey hey what’s your favorite song?
C D
Hey hey everybody sing along
G
We’re just one big red neck family
C A
Aw, at least while we’re in here
G
Cause I don’t sell a lot of records
D G
But I sure sell a lot of beer
(3rd Verse)
G
I wake every Sunday morning’
C G
So I can go to church and pray
G
But after some of my Saturday nights
D
Things just don’t turn out that way
G
I think even the Good Lord, he understands
C A
I’m at that point in my career
G
They don’t sell a lot of records
D G
But they sure sell a lot of beer
(Repeat Chorus)
G
I don’t sell a lot of records
Bb A
But I sure sell a lot of beer
How to play Sell Alot of Beer
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.