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Whiskey

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[Intro]
C G Am
F C G
F C Am
F G C
G
[Verse 1]
CWhiskey won't you Gcome and take my Amtroubles
Cause FI can't seem to Cdo it on my Gown
In the Fmorning there is Chours and inAmfinity
The Fstarlit evening's Gcome to take me ChomeG  
[Verse 2]
CI ain't got a dime Gin my pockeAmt
and I Fjust stepped on my lCast Gcigarette
But theFre's a bar dowCntown that'll give me Amcredit
A hoFme away from homGe, away I weCntG  
[Solo] 
(Same chord progression)
C G Am
F C G
F C Am
F G C
G
[Verse 3]
CTomorrow there's a Gtrain to CarAmolina
TomorrFow that's where CI'm gonna gGo
To feel Fthe warm sunsChine on my sAmhoulder
and Flive my days a freGe and easy sCoulG  
[Solo] 
(Same chord progression)
C G Am
F C G
F C Am
F G C
G
[Verse 4]
CMy home is with thGe hills and trees Amaround me
My ceiFling holds the mCoon and stars aGbove
So I'll Fnever be a lonCe man a' walAmking
I'll Fnever live one daGy without lCoveG  
[Verse 5]
So Cwhiskey won't you Gcome and take my Amtroubles
Cause FI can't seem to Cdo it on my Gown
In the Fmorning there is Chours and Aminfinity
The Fstarlit evening's Gcome to take me hAmome
The Fstarlit evening's Gcome to take me Chome

All chords in this song (4)

The story behind the song

This song channels the weary plea of someone down on their luck, without a dime in their pocket, looking for a temporary escape. The lyrics paint a picture of troubles that feel too heavy to carry, with the hope of a fresh start on a train to Carolina tomorrow. It's a raw, honest look at seeking solace in a moment of desperation. This early track by Trampled by Turtles, a band known for their bluegrass-influenced folk sound, captures a common human experience of needing a break from life's burdens.

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Whiskey

Whiskey

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Whiskey

by Trampled by Turtles

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

C G Am

F C G

F C Am

F G C

[Verse 1]

C G Am

Whiskey won't you come and take my troubles

F C G

Cause I can't seem to do it on my own

F C Am

In the morning there is hours and infinity

F G C G

The starlit evening's come to take me home

[Verse 2]

C G Am

I ain't got a dime in my pocket

F C G

and I just stepped on my last cigarette

F C Am

But there's a bar downtown that'll give me credit

F G C G

A home away from home, away I went

[Solo]

(Same chord progression)

C G Am

F C G

F C Am

F G C

[Verse 3]

C G Am

Tomorrow there's a train to Carolina

F C G

Tomorrow that's where I'm gonna go

F C Am

To feel the warm sunshine on my shoulder

F G C G

and live my days a free and easy soul

[Solo]

(Same chord progression)

C G Am

F C G

F C Am

F G C

[Verse 4]

C G Am

My home is with the hills and trees around me

F C G

My ceiling holds the moon and stars above

F C Am

So I'll never be a lone man a' walking

F G C G

I'll never live one day without love

[Verse 5]

C G Am

So whiskey won't you come and take my troubles

F C G

Cause I can't seem to do it on my own

F C Am

In the morning there is hours and infinity

F G Am

The starlit evening's come to take me home

F G C

The starlit evening's come to take me home

About Whiskey Chords by Trampled by Turtles

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