Whiskey Lullaby chords - Alison Krauss
How to Play "Whiskey Lullaby" Guitar chords
Intro: Bm G D G Bm She put him out like the burning end of a midnight cigarette A D G A She broke his heart he spent his whole life trying to forget Bm A D We watched him drink his pain away a little at a time Bm A D But he never could get drunk enough to get her off his mind A Until tonight... D G A He put that bottle to his head and pulled the trigger Bm A G And finally drank away her memory D A Life is short but this time it was bigger Bm A G Than the strength he had to get up off his knees D A They found him with his face down in the pillow Bm A GWith a note that said I'll love her til I die D A And when we buried him beneath the willow G Bm The angel's sang a whiskey lullaby Bm G La la la la la la la, La la la la la la la Bm G La la la la la la la, La la la la la la la D G Bm The rumors flew but nobody knew how much she blamed herself A D G A For years and years she tried to hide the whiskey on her breath Bm A D She finally drank her pain away a little at a time Bm A D But she never could get drunk enough to get him off her mind A Until the night... D G A She put that bottle to her head and pulled the trigger Bm A G And finally drank away his memory D A Life is short but this time it was bigger Bm A G Than the strength she had to get up off her knees D A We found her with her face down in the pillow Bm A G Clinging to his picture for dear life D A We laid her next to him beneath the willow G Bm While angel's sang a whiskey lullaby Bm G Bm G La la la la la la la, La la la la la la la How to play "Whiskey Lullaby" by Alison Krauss on guitar Intro: - Begin with a soft, picking pattern on Bm and G chords. Verse 1: - The verse starts with D to G transitioning smoothly into Bm. Strumming Pattern: Use a gentle down-up pattern, emphasizing the emotional tone of the lyrics. - Change from Bm to A, and D, maintaining a soft strum. - Common Mistake: Avoid rushing the tempo; keep it slow and reflective to match the song's somber mood. Chorus: - Transition to the chorus with D, G, and A, then flow into Bm. Strum more firmly here to bring out the depth of the story. - Move from Bm to A to G, portraying the narrative's progression. - The shift back to D and A should be smooth, emphasizing the lyrical theme of despair. - Finish the chorus with the poignant line returning to G and Bm. Bridge: - The bridge utilizes similar chords but focuses on the storytelling. Maintain a consistent strumming pattern to keep the listener engaged. Outro: - Repeat the line with Bm to G several times. Here, you can slightly increase your strumming intensity to conclude on an emotionally strong note. General Tips: - Tuning: Standard tuning works best for this song. - Tone: Aim for a clean, acoustic tone to preserve the emotional impact of the song. - Practice the transitions between chords slowly and increase your speed as you get more comfortable. Song Meaning: - "Whiskey Lullaby" tells the tragic tale of two people who loved deeply and turned to whiskey to cope with their heartbreak, ultimately leading to their demise. The lyrics paint a haunting picture of love, loss, and regret.
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