Whiskey Jars
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MAIN RIFF (played throughout verse, goes straight into Dsus2):
e|--1p0-------------0---0----------------------------------------------------|
B|------3--1-----1------2----------------------------------------------------|
G|------------2---------3----------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------0----------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
TRANSITION RIFF (played when going from C to Em in the verse):
e|--1p0----------------------------------------------------------------------|
B|------3--1-----------------------------------------------------------------|
G|------------2--0-----------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------3--2-----------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Intro:
(MAIN RIFF) Dsus2 C
(MAIN RIFF) Dsus2 C
(MAIN RIFF) Dsus2 C
(TRANS. RIFF) Em Em/F Am
Em Em/F Am
verse 1:
(MAIN RIFF)
Dsus2 C
He had a haircut like Martin Van Burren
Dsus2 C
Sideburns way down his chin
Dsus2 C
He wore a smokin' jacket
TRANS. RIFF Em Em/F Am
like Hugh Hefner always did
Em Em/F Am
(MAIN RIFF)
verse 2:
Dsus2 C
And in the throes of winter when everything is slow,
Dsus2 C
Warm whiskey at fourteen below he traded in
Dsus2 C Em Em/F Am
That snow for Mexico
Em Em/F Am
[Refrão]F Dsus2
Turntable turnin', no sound
F Dsus2
Breakfast burning southbound
F Dsus2 C
Take out the whiskey and pass the jars around
Em Em/F Am
Em Em/F Am
(MAIN RIFF)
verse 3:
Dsus2 C
And from the rooftops the hollers came,
Dsus2 C
40 pesos for a friendly game
Dsus2 C
Unbroken horses and women just as tame
Em Em/F Am
Em Em/F Am
(Repeat Chorus)
Guitar Solo (Play Em Em/F Am four times)
(Repeat Chorus)
Em Em/F Am
Em Em/F Am
Em Em/F Am
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How to play Whiskey Jars
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 Dsus2. 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.