Tennesse Whiskey Chords & Tabs
This song has been performed by many, but David originally wrote it for his
good friend "No Shgow" George Jones
Tuning: Standard
(Utilize alot of picking to embellish this fine country tune- it is great performed on a twelve string)
F 1 C 0 G 3 C7 0
1 1 0 1
2 0 0 3
3 2 0 2
3 3 2 3
1 X 3 X
Verse 1
C F C
I used to spend my nights in a bar room
C G
Liquor was the only friend I knew
C F C
But you rescued me from reaching for the bottle
G C
and you brought me back from being too far gone
[ Tab from: https://www.guitartabs.cc/tabs/d/david_alan_coe/tennesse_whiskey_crd.html ]
Chorus:
C F C
You're as smoo ooth as Tennessee whiskey
G
You're as sweet as straw berry wine
C C7 F
You're as warm as a glass of brandy
C G C
and I stay stoned on your love all the time
Verse 2:
C F C
I looked for love in all the wrong places
G
found the bottom of the bottle was always dry
C F C
but when you poured out your love I didn't waste it
G C
cause there's nothing like your love to get me high
Repeat chorus to end