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     G 

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With 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.