Whiskey Bent And Hell Bound
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E A E
I've got a good woman at home who thinks I do no wrong
E B7
But sometimes lord, she just ain't always around
E A E
And you know that's when I fall, I can't help myself at all
E B7
And I get whiskey bent and hell bound
E A E
Play me some songs about a ramblin' man, put a cold one in my hand,
B7
'cause you know I love to hear those guitar sounds
E A E
Don't you play 'I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry' cause I'll get all balled up
inside
B7 E
And I'll get whiskey bent and hell bound
E A E
Sure enough about closing time, (I'm) about stoned out of my mind
B7
And I end up with some honky-tonk special I found
E A E
Just as sure as the morning sun come, thinking of my sweet girl at home
B7 E
And I need to get whiskey bent and hell bound
E A E
Play me some songs about a ramblin' man, put old Jim Beam in my hand
B7
'cause you know I still love to get drunk and hear country sounds
E A E
But don't you play 'Your Cheatin' Heart' cause that'll tear me all apart
B7 E
I'll get whiskey bent and hell bound
E B7[?] E
Yeah, old Hank's songs always make me feel low down
Submitted by Dan Nicholas
Arnprior, On., Canada
nicholdb@istar.ca
How to play Whiskey Bent And Hell Bound
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.