Where I Go When I Drink
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Intro: C Am F G
Verse
C
There's a barstool downtown
Am
With my name on it
F
There's a party crowd promising a good time
G
But I ain't goin'
C
Used to be I'd be there
Am
Throwin' a couple down
F
But now one leads to two and two leads to four
G
And before I know it I'm thinkin' about
[Refrão]
C
Standing at the end of the drive
Am
Your tail lights fading in to the night
F
Screaming your name in the pouring down rain
G
Watching you leave us behind
C
So I don't go out on the town
Am
All the whiskey I had I poured out
F
My heart needs time to get over you and me
G C
And that's where I go when I drink
Verse
C
Sometimes I feel like
Am
I could have a few
F
But I know better your memory's no quitter
G
And every time I do I'm
[Refrão]
C
Standing at the end of the drive
Am
Your tail lights fading in to the night
F
Screaming your name in the pouring down rain
G
Watching you leave us behind
C
So I don't go out on the town
Am
All the whiskey I had I poured out
F
My heart needs time to get over you and me
G
And that's where I go when I drink
Bridge
Am
One drop
G
You flood my mind
F G
Like river of goodbye
[Refrão]
C
And I'm standing at the end of the drive
Am
Your tail lights fading in to the night
F
Screaming your name in the pouring down rain
G
Watching you leave us behind
C
So I don't go out on the town
Am
All the whiskey I had I poured out
F
My heart needs time to get over you and me
G
And that's where I go when I drink
Outro
C
Am
When I drink
F
That's where I go
G
When I drink
C
How to play Where I Go When I Drink
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.