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.

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(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

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Alcohol”

What key is "Alcohol" in?
"Alcohol" by Brad Paisley is in the key of C with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Alcohol" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Alcohol" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Alcohol"?
This arrangement of "Alcohol" uses 9 chords: Am, C, Csus4, Dm, Dm7, F, Fmaj7, G, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "Alcohol" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Brad Paisley can I play here?
Try "LETTER TO ME", "TWO PEOPLE FELL IN LOVE", "TICKS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.