Chris Stapleton - Tennessee Whiskey Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar A chord diagram
Guitar Bm chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
[Opening]
[A]I used to spend my nights out in a [Bm]barroom
Liquor was the only love I’d [A]known [D] [A]
But you rescued me from reaching for the [Bm]bottom
And brought me back from being too far [A]gone [D] [A]
[chorus]
[A]You’re as [D]smooth [A]as Tennessee [Bm]whiskey
You’re as sweet as strawberry [A]wine [D] [A]
You’re as warm as a glass of [Bm]brandy
And honey, I stay stoned on your love all the [A]time [D] [A]
[Closing]
[A]I’ve looked for love in all the same [Bm]old places
Found the bottom of a bottle [A]always [D]dry [A]
But when you poured out your heart I [Bm]didn’t waste it
‘Cause there’s nothing like your love to [A]get [D]me [A]high
[chorus]
[A]You’re as [D]smooth [A]as Tennessee [Bm]whiskey
You’re as sweet as strawberry [A]wine [D] [A]
You’re as warm as a glass of [Bm]brandy
And honey, I stay stoned on your love all the [A]time [D] [A]
[chorus]
[A]You’re as [D]smooth [A]as Tennessee [Bm]whiskey
You’re as sweet as strawberry [A]wine [D] [A]
You’re as warm as a glass of [Bm]brandy
And honey, I stay stoned on your love all the [A]time [D] [A]
How to play Tennessee Whiskey on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Chris Stapleton - Tennessee Whiskey on guitar requires 3 chords and 2 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Tennessee Whiskey uses these transitions most often: A → D (13), D → A (13), and A → Bm (10). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with A - Bm chord transition.
1. A → Bm chord transition
To move from A to Bm;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to B string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 4.
- Place pinky on G string fret 4.
2. A → D chord transition
To move from A to D;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 2 to fret 3.
Tennessee Whiskey chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Tennessee Whiskey.
- Tennessee Whiskey includes 46 chord transitions, 2 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Tennessee Whiskey contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Tennessee Whiskey connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After A, the most likely next chords across Chordier are D (29%), G (13%), and E (12%).
- A → D: 29%
- A → Bm: 8%
After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).- D → A: 17%