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Alcohol

· by Brad Paisley

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Lyrics

(C)I can make an y bod y (F)pret ty.

I can (C)make you be lieve an y (F)lie.

I can (C)make you pick a (G)fight nak with (Am)some tures bod y twice (C)you at your (G)size.

Well, (C)I’ve been known to cause a few (F)break ups

I helped and (C)I’ve been known to cause a few (F)births.

I can (C)make you new (G)friends or two that I or get you (C)fired you from (G)work.

that lamp shade on your head.

(G7sus)And since the (C)day I left Mil (F)wau kee;

(C)Lynch burg; Bor deaux, (F)France;

been (C)mak in’ the (G)bars out of (Am)lots of big (C)mon ey

and help in’ white peo ple (G)dance.

I am I (C)got you in trou ble (Csus)in high school,

I but (C)col lege, now that was a ball.

You had some of the best times you’ll (Dm7)nev er re (C)mem ber with (G)me.

(G7sus)Al co hol,

(Fmaj7)al co hol.

I got

(G7sus)And since the (C)day I left Mil (F)wau kee;

(C)Lynch burg; Bor deaux, (F)France;

been (C)mak in’ the (G)bars

(Am)lots of big (C)mon ey

and help in’ white peo ple (G)dance!

I (C)got you in trou ble (Csus)in high school,

but (C)col lege, now that was a ball.

You had some of the best times you’ll (Dm7)nev er re (C)mem ber with (G)me.

(G7sus)Al co hol,

(Fmaj7)al co hol.

(Fmaj7)al co hol.

(Fmaj7)al co hol.

Alcohol by Brad Paisley — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Alcohol” by Brad Paisley in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 140 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Alcohol" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Alcohol"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Alcohol" use?: Just 9 chords: Am, C, Csus4, Dm, Dm7, F, Fmaj7, G, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Brad Paisley songs work for kids?: Try "LETTER TO ME", "TWO PEOPLE FELL IN LOVE", "TICKS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.