Mar192018

Harry Dean Stanton – Tennessee Whiskey Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

ChordsD G A E B7

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This is the chord progression of Tennessee Whiskey by Harry Dean Stanton on Piano, Guitar, Ukulele and Keyboard.

[verse]
D G    D
I used to spend my nights out in a barroom
D    A
Liquor was the only love I’ve known
D       G
But you rescued me from reachin’ for the bottom
G D A D
And brought me back from being too far gone

[Chorus]
D G D
You’re as smooth as Tennessee whiskey
D A
You’re as sweet as strawberry wine
A D G
You’re as warm as a glass of brandy
G D A D
And I stay stoned on your love all the time

[verse]
E A    E
I’ve looked for love in all the same old places
E    B7
Found the bottom of a bottle always dry
E       A
But when you poured out your heart I didn’t waste it
A E B7 E
‘Cause there’s nothing like your love to get me high

[Chorus]
E A    E
You’re as smooth as Tennessee whiskey
E    B7
You’re as sweet as strawberry wine
E       A
You’re as warm as a glass of brandy
A E B7 E
And I stay stoned on your love all the time
A E B7 E
And I stay stoned on your love all the time

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How to play Tennessee Whiskey: key, chords and progression

Tennessee Whiskey by Harry Dean Stanton is in the key of A major (three sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯). The song uses 5 chords: D, G, A, E and B7.

Most of the song cycles through E – A – E – B7 (V – I – V – II7 in A major). In solfa, that is soh – doh – soh – reh. Get these 4 changes smooth and the rest comes quickly.

Beginner-friendly: every chord is an open chord on guitar, so you can play it without a capo or barre chords.