Top Shelf
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Intro
Eb Db B Db
[Verso 1]
Eb
It's been a week
Db B
It's all gone up in flames
Eb
I need a drink
Db B
I won't name any names
Db
Ain't tryna right these so called wrongs
B
I give a damn 'bout what you think
[Verso 2]
Eb
Boss pissed me off
Db B
Almost drug his ass outside
Eb
Lord know I tired
Db B
To try and see his side
Db
To get along to get along
B
but I won't work till I die
[Pré-Refrão]
Gb
When the lights go down and the neons on
Ab
I find my peace of mind
[Refrão]
Eb
Pour a strong one out
Db
Till I can't feel no more
B
This barstools been a great escape
Db
for the aftermath of war
Eb
It's been a long damn day
Db
And I'm too tired to fight
B
Cause the only thing gonna put my pain on ice
Db Eb
Is a top shelf whiskey night
[Verso 3]
Eb
Another week
Db B
of she won't speak to me
Eb
Nah she don't see
Db B
I'm tryna make ends meet
Db
She wants my love but it ain't enough
B
To keep us on our feet
[Pré-Refrão]
Gb Ab
I need some time to find the right way to make this work
B
I'm tired of climbing up
Db
To get knocked back in the dirt
[Refrão]
Eb
Pour a strong one out
Db
Till I can't feel no more
B
This barstools been a great escape
Db
for the aftermath of war
Eb
It's been a long damn day
Db
And I'm too tired to fight
B
Cause the only thing gonna put my pain on ice
Db Eb
Is a top shelf whiskey night
[Ponte]
Db
From the outside lookin' in
Eb
This corner bar of sin
Db
Ain't nothin' new
B
But to me
Db
It's the place where I believe
Eb Db
And I find my God disgusted as ninety proof
{Breakdown}
Eb
[Refrão]
N.C.
Pour a strong one out
N.C.
Till I can't feel no more
N.C.
This barstools been a great escape
N.C.
for the aftermath of war
Eb
Pour a strong one out
Db
Till I can't feel no more
B
This barstools been a great escape
Db
for the aftermath of war
Eb
It's been a long damn day
Db
And I'm too tired to fight
B
Cause the only thing gonna put my pain on ice
Db N.C. Eb
Is a top shelf whiskey night
Outro
Db B Db
Ohhhh is a top shelf whiskey night
Eb
Is a top shelf whiskey night
How to play Top Shelf
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 Eb. 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.