Whisky Lullabies English Version
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Intro:
C F Am F
Verse:
C
When I was a child
F
they'd ask me where it hurt
Am F
and wipe the tears from my eyes
C
Sure embraces,
F
gentle forehead kisses
Am F
making sure that I was alright
Pre-Chorus
C F
As I grew older and the nights grew shorter
Am F
I no longer cared where it hurt
[Refrão]
C F
All I hear is, Whisky Lullabies
Am F
there to cradle me to sleep
C F
All I hear is, Whisky Lullabies
Am F
there to cradle me to sleep
Verse:
C
Scars they heal in time
F
the raw wounds on my mind
Am F
they aren't so easily fixed
C
You can't mend what isn't broken
F
Kind words are rarely spoken
Am F
in time I will learn this
Pre-Chorus
C
But I grow older
F
and the nights grow shorter
Am F
drowning as I sink or swim
[Refrão]
C F
All I hear is, Whisky Lullabies
Am F
there to cradle me to sleep
C F
All I hear is, Whisky Lullabies
Am F
there to cradle me to sleep
Bridge:
C F
Sticks and stones they break me to the bone
Am F
Words they cut they will always hurt me
(Here you can do one strum each chord or continue to strum)
F G Am
Please be my saving Grace
F G Am
Please be my saving Grace
F G Am
How to answer all my prayers
F G Am
Please be my saving Grace
(One strum each chord)
Dm G
Chorus:
(Back to strumming)
C F
All I hear is, Whisky Lullabies
Am F
there to cradle me to sleep
C F
and all I hear is, Whisky Lullabies
Am F
there to cradle me to sleep
Bridge:
C F
Sticks and stones they break me to the bone
Am F
Words they cut they will always hurt me
C F
Sticks and stones they break me to the bone
Am F
Words they cut they will always hurt me
Outro: C F Am F
(End on C)
How to play Whisky Lullabies English Version
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 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.