Now playing

Drinking With Mickey Mantle

Chords

4.513 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
 E   E   A   E   C#m   F#   A   E   Ex2
[Verse]
EWhen I was Efive I was Aking of the Eyard, and my C#mgrandfather F#said
I had one Ahell of an Earm.E  
I rEemember learning Ehis split-Afinger fastEball,
and all the C#mtales he would sF#tretch with that fAamous Turner cEharm.E  
EAnd by the Efire pit in my Aold backEyard,
I used to C#msit transF#fixed by his AstoriEes.E  
About the Etime him and EMickey Mantle dArank all night Elong,
spinning C#myarns of F#all their Aformer Eglories.
[Bridge]
And I rAemember Christmas Aeve when I Ewas ten and BMa told Grandpa
he was C#mwasting my G#tiAme.
AShe sent him packing in the Epouring rain;
things were Bnever quite the same afC#mter that G#niAght.
[Verse]
But in the Epackage he left under the tree was a Bnew silver wristwatch
Baddressed to his Afavorite G#grandson, EHenry.
[Outro]
 E   E   A   E   C#m   F#   A   E   Ex2

All chords in this song (6)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Drinking With Mickey Mantle

by The Taxpayers

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C#m

[Intro]

E E A E C#m F# A E E

[Verse]

E E A E C#m F#

When I was five I was king of the yard, and my grandfather said

A E E

I had one hell of an arm.

E E A E

I remember learning his split-finger fastball,

C#m F# A E E

and all the tales he would stretch with that famous Turner charm.

E E A E

And by the fire pit in my old backyard,

C#m F# A E E

I used to sit transfixed by his stories.

E E A E

About the time him and Mickey Mantle drank all night long,

C#m F# A E

spinning yarns of all their former glories.

[Bridge]

A A E B

And I remember Christmas eve when I was ten and Ma told Grandpa

C#m G# A

he was wasting my time.

A E

She sent him packing in the pouring rain;

B C#m G# A

things were never quite the same after that night.

[Verse]

E B

But in the package he left under the tree was a new silver wristwatch

B A G# E

addressed to his favorite grandson, Henry.

[Outro]

E E A E C#m F# A E E

About Drinking With Mickey Mantle Chords by The Taxpayers

Learn how to play Drinking With Mickey Mantle by The Taxpayers with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Drinking With Mickey Mantle chords”, “Drinking With Mickey Mantle guitar chords”, or “The Taxpayers Drinking With Mickey Mantle chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Drinking With Mickey Mantle chords and for experienced players who want accurate Drinking With Mickey Mantle lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A, C#m, F#, B, G#.

FAQ — Drinking With Mickey Mantle by The Taxpayers

How do I play "Drinking With Mickey Mantle" by The Taxpayers on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Drinking With Mickey Mantle" by The Taxpayers on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Drinking With Mickey Mantle" by The Taxpayers free?

Yes. The chords for "Drinking With Mickey Mantle" by The Taxpayers are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Drinking With Mickey Mantle" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Drinking With Mickey Mantle" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Drinking With Mickey Mantle"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Drinking With Mickey Mantle" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Drinking With Mickey Mantle" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Drinking With Mickey Mantle" by The Taxpayers with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Taxpayers below.

What key is "Drinking With Mickey Mantle" in?

The chords for "Drinking With Mickey Mantle" show the original chord names (including E, A, C#m, F#, B, G#). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.