The Whiskey Song
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Words and Music: Mark David Manders
(D)This guitar sure sounds (G)sweeter when you?re (A)drinking that old (D)whiskey
And (G)it ain?t been out of (A)tune in a long, long (D)while
(D)And from the looks you?re giving (G)me I can (A)tell you?re getting (D)frisky
And (G)you know what it (A)takes to make me (D)smile
(G)And I ain?t (A)much on old (D)love songs
(G)Hurting songs and (A)drinking?s more my (D)style
(G)And I never say (A)forever ?cause (D)forever?s just too damn (G)long
(G)But I could hang with (A)you for a (D)while
(same chord progression in the next verse and chorus)
When I was a young man I came across some money
Through it all away on a long shot bet
But now I?m working steady, and since I met you, Honey
There?s few things in life that I regret
And I ain?t much on old love songs
Hurting songs and drinking?s more my style
And I never say forever ?cause forever?s just too damn long
But I could hang with you for a while
Manders himself told me these were the chords.
Have fun.
How to play The Whiskey Song
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 D. 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.