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Alabama Song

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Couldn't find this anywhere so decided to do it myself. Any feedback would be appreciated.
[INTRO]:
 Cm(add11)  Cm(add11) 
[VERSE 1]:
    Cm(add11)
Oh, show me the way to the next whiskey bar,
C7b5          Db7b5  C7b5          Db7b5
Oh, don't ask why,   no, don't ask why.
Cm(add11)
   For we must find the next whiskey bar,
   For if we don't find the next whiskey bar,
  C7b5             Db7b5    C7b5             Db7b5
I tell you we must die,   I tell you we must die.
  C7b5     Db7b5 C7b5    Db7b5  C7b5     Db7b5   C7b5  D  B7
I tell you,    I tell you,    I tell you we must die.
[CHORUS 1]:
B6     G             Gmaj7
   Oh, moon of Ala - bama,
     Em               Edim
It's time to say good-bye,
      B11              Eb6
We've lost our good ol' mama, 
D                                 E9
   And must have whiskey, oh, you know why.
[CHORUS 2]:
       G             Gmaj7
   Oh, moon of Ala - bama,
     Em               Edim
It's time to say good-bye,
      Eb6              Em
We've lost our good ol' mama, 
D                                 G
   And must have whiskey, oh, you know why.
[VERSE 2]:
 Cm(add11)
   Oh, show me the way to the next little dollar,
C7b5          Db7b5  C7b5          Db7b5
Oh, don't ask why,   no, don't ask why.
Cm(add11)
   For we must find our next little dollar,
   For if we don't find our next little dollar,
  C7b5             Db7b5    C7b5             Db7b5
I tell you we must die,   I tell you we must die.
  C7b5     Db7b5 C7b5    Db7b5  C7b5     Db7b5   C7b5  D  B7
I tell you,    I tell you,    I tell you we must die.
[CHORUS 3]:
B6     G             Gmaj7
   Oh, moon of Ala - bama,
     Em               Edim
It's time to say good-bye,
      B11              Eb6
We've lost our good ol' mama, 
D                                Em
   And must have dollar, oh, you know why.
[CHORUS 4]:
       G             Gmaj7
   Oh, moon of Ala - bama,
     Em               Edim
It's time to say good-bye,
      Eb6               Em
We've lost our good ol' mama, 
D                                Em
   And must have dollar, oh, you know why.
[VERSE 3]:
 Cm(add11)
   Oh, show me the way to the next little girl,
C7b5          Db7b5  C7b5          Db7b5
Oh, don't ask why,   no, don't ask why.
Cm(add11)
   For we must find the next little girl,
   For if we don't find the next little girl,
  C7b5             Db7b5    C7b5             Db7b5
I tell you we must die,   I tell you we must die.
  C7b5     Db7b5 C7b5    Db7b5  C7b5     Db7b5   C7b5  D  B7
I tell you,    I tell you,    I tell you we must die.
[CHORUS 5]:
       G             Gmaj7
   Oh, moon of Ala - bama,
     Em               Edim
It's time to say good-bye,
      B11              Eb6
We've lost our good ol' mama, 
D                                     Em
   And must have little girl, oh, you know why.
[CHORUS 6]:
B7 B6     G             Gmaj7
      Oh, moon of Ala - bama,
     Em              Edim
It's time to say auf wiedersehen.
      Eb6               Em
We've lost our good ol' mama, 
D                                          G
   And must have little girl, oh, you know why,
   You know why, you know why.

Alabama Song chords and lyrics

Free chords for Alabama Song by David Bowie. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Couldn't find this anywhere so decided to do it myself. Any feedback would be appreciated.
[INTRO]:
 Cm(add11)  Cm(add11) 
[VERSE 1]:
    Cm(add11)
Oh, show me the way to the next whiskey bar,
Cm(add11)
   For we must find the next whiskey bar,
   For if we don't find the next whiskey bar,
[CHORUS 1]:
[CHORUS 2]:
[VERSE 2]:
 Cm(add11)
   Oh, show me the way to the next little dollar,
Cm(add11)
   For we must find our next little dollar,
   For if we don't find our next little dollar,
[CHORUS 3]:
[CHORUS 4]:
[VERSE 3]:
 Cm(add11)
   Oh, show me the way to the next little girl,
Cm(add11)
   For we must find the next little girl,
   For if we don't find the next little girl,
[CHORUS 5]:
[CHORUS 6]:
   You know why, you know why.

Alabama Song Chords by David Bowie

Learn how to play Alabama Song by David Bowie with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Alabama Song chords”, “Alabama Song guitar chords”, or “David Bowie Alabama Song 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 Alabama Song chords and for experienced players who want accurate Alabama Song lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Cm, C7b5, Db7b5, D, B7, B6.

Frequently asked questions about Alabama Song

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Can I transpose "Alabama Song" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Alabama Song"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Alabama Song" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Alabama Song" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Alabama Song" by David Bowie with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by David Bowie below.

What key is "Alabama Song" in?

The chords for "Alabama Song" show the original chord names (including Cm, C7b5, Db7b5, D, B7, B6). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.