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Why Dont We Get Drunk

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[Intro]
D
[Verse]
I Dreally do, apD7preciate the Gfact you're sittin' heDre.
  DYour voice sounds so wonderful but your E7face don't
look too A7clear.
So Gbarmaid bring a pitcher,   Danother round of brew,
Honey, Gwhy don't we Aget drunk and Dscrew...D7  
[Chorus]
GWhy don't we get drunk and Dscrew?
E7I just bought a waterbed filled A7up for me and you.
They Gsay you are a snuff queen,
Honey, I Ddon't think that's true.
So, Gwhy don't we get Adrunk and Dscrew.
(spoken: "Take it Coral Reefers, here we go...")
[Chorus]
GWhy don't we get drunk and Dscrew?
E7I just bought a waterbed filled A7up for me and you.
They Gsay you are a snuff queen,
Honey, I Ddon't think that's true.
So, Gwhy don't we get Adrunk and Dscrew. (spoken: "yeah now baby, I say")
Lord, Gwhy don't we get Adrunk and sDcrew

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The story behind the song

"Why Don't We Get Drunk" is one of Jimmy Buffett's well-known songs, appearing early in his career in 1973. It embodies the "island escapism" persona that defines much of his work, blending country, rock, folk, and calypso into a tropical sound. This song, like many others from Buffett, suggests a philosophy of enjoying life and following one's passions. It plays like an invitation to shed inhibitions and embrace a moment of carefree indulgence.

AI-written from these sources:Jimmy Buffett — Wikipedia ↗

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Why Dont We Get Drunk

by Jimmy Buffett

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[Intro]

[Verse]

D D7 G D

I really do, appreciate the fact you're sittin' here.

D E7

Your voice sounds so wonderful but your face don't

look too clear.

G D

So barmaid bring a pitcher, another round of brew,

G A D D7

Honey, why don't we get drunk and screw...

[Chorus]

G D

Why don't we get drunk and screw?

E7 A7

I just bought a waterbed filled up for me and you.

They say you are a snuff queen,

Honey, I don't think that's true.

G A D

So, why don't we get drunk and screw.

(spoken: "Take it Coral Reefers, here we go...")

[Chorus]

G D

Why don't we get drunk and screw?

E7 A7

I just bought a waterbed filled up for me and you.

They say you are a snuff queen,

Honey, I don't think that's true.

G A D

So, why don't we get drunk and screw. (spoken: "yeah now baby, I say")

G A D

Lord, why don't we get drunk and screw

About Why Dont We Get Drunk Chords by Jimmy Buffett

Learn how to play Why Dont We Get Drunk by Jimmy Buffett with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Why Dont We Get Drunk chords”, “Why Dont We Get Drunk guitar chords”, or “Jimmy Buffett Why Dont We Get Drunk 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 Why Dont We Get Drunk chords and for experienced players who want accurate Why Dont We Get Drunk lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, D7, G, E7, A7, A.

FAQ — Why Dont We Get Drunk by Jimmy Buffett

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What key is "Why Dont We Get Drunk" in?

The chords for "Why Dont We Get Drunk" show the original chord names (including D, D7, G, E7, A7, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.