Whiskey River (w Wilie Nelson)
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INTRO: G (strum hard 5x)
CHORUS:
N/C C
Whiskey River take my mind
G
Don't let his/her memory torture me
D
Whiskey River don't run dryyyyyyy
Cadd9 G
You're all I've got take care of me
CHORUS
G G/F# G G/F#
(Heidi)
G Cadd9
I'm drownin' in a whiskey river
G A7 D
Bathin' my memory's mind in the wetness of its soul
G G/B Cadd9
Feelin' the amber current flowin' through my mind
D Cadd9 G
To a warm an empty heart you left so cold
CHORUS
ELECTRIC SOLO
HEIDI'S HARMONICA SOLO
WILLIE'S SOLO
(Willie)
I'm drowin' in a whiskey river
Bathin' my memory's mind in the wetness of its soul
Feelin' the amber current flowin from my mind
And warm and empty heart you left so cold
CHORUS (2x)
HARMONICA SOLO out
CHORDS:
G 320033
G/F# 220033
G/B x20033
C x32010
Cadd9 x32033
D xx0232
A7 x02020
How to play Whiskey River (w Wilie Nelson)
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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.