Here’s how to play “Tennessee Whiskey” by Chris Stapleton on guitar. Once you get in the groove of this laid back song, you’ll see it’s easy to repeat the chords the whole way through.
Four chords makes this a fairly straightforward song to play. The only barre chord is B minor – keep practicing and you’ll be a pro in no time! In addition, an instrumental section gives you the chance.
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Guitar Chords
The chords you’ll need to play this song are below:
- E major
- A major
- Bm (B minor)
- D major
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How to Play Tennesee Whiskey
For this song, make sure your guitar is in standard tuning. You won’t need a capo to play it.
As for strumming patterns, you could start with all downstrums if you like. It’s a good approach for beginners or to get the feel of the song.
Intro
E A Dm D A A A D A E A
Verse
A Bm
Used to spend my nights out in a barroom
D Bm A A D A
Liquor was the only love I’ve known
A Bm
But you rescued me from reachin’ for the bottom
D Bm A A D A
And brought me back from being too far gone
Chorus
A A D A
You’re as smooth
Bm
as Tennessee whiskey
D Bm A A D A
You’re as sweet as strawberry wine
E A Bm
You’re as warm as a glass of brandy
D Bm A A D A
And honey, I stay stoned on your love all the time
Verse
A Bm
I’ve looked for love in all the same old places
D Bm A. A D A
Found the bottom of a bottle was always dry
A Bm
But when you poured out your heart I didn’t waste it
D Bm A E
‘Cause there’s nothing like your love to get me high, yeah
Chorus
A A D A
You’re as smooth
Bm
as Tennessee whiskey
D Bm A A D A
You’re as sweet as strawberry wine
E A Bm
You’re as warm as a glass of brandy
D Bm A A D A
And honey, I stay stoned on your love all the time
Instrumental
E A Bm D Bm A A D A
E A Bm D Bm A E
Chorus
A A D A
You’re as smooth
Bm
as Tennessee whiskey
D Bm A A D A
You’re as sweet as strawberry wine
E A Bm
You’re as warm as a glass of brandy
D Bm A A D A
And honey, I stay stoned on your love all the time
Outro
E A A D A
You’re as smooth
Bm
as Tennessee whiskey
D Bm A A D A
Tennessee whiskey, Tennessee whiskey
E A A D A
You’re as smooth
Bm
as Tennessee whiskey
D
Tennessee whiskey
Bm A
Tennessee whiskey
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