Whiskey Aint Workin
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G C G
There was a time when I could drink my cares away
Asus2 A D
And drown out all of the heartaches that hurt me night & day
G C G
When the thought of you came crashin' through I'd have one more
D G
But now the whiskey ain't workin' anymore
C G
I need one good honky tonk angel to turn my life around
E A D
That's reason enough for me to lay this old bottle down
G C G
A woman warm & willing is what I'm looking for
D G
'Cause the whiskey ain't workin anymore
break ...... C G D G
C G
They knew my name at every bar in town
Ab A D
And they knew all of the reasons why I was comming round
round round (sing it Travis)
G C G C
'Cause in my mind peace I'd find when they'd start to pour
G D G
But now the whiskey ain't workinm' anymore (sing it Slim)
C G
I need one good honky tonk angel to turn my life around
E A D
That's reason enough for me to lay this ol' bottle down
G C G
Well a woman warm & willing Lord that's what I'm lookin' for
D G
'Cause the whiskey ain't workin' anymore
C G D G
Lord the whiskey ain't workin' anymore
That's for sure!
nicholdb@magi.com (Daniel Nicholas)
How to play Whiskey Aint Workin
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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.