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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Alcohol" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 140 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Alcohol”

Why does "Alcohol" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Alcohol".
What key is "Alcohol" by Brad Paisley played in?
Alcohol is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Alcohol"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Alcohol" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Alcohol"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Alcohol"?
"Alcohol" was originally performed by Brad Paisley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Alcohol"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, C, Csus4, Dm, Dm7, F, Fmaj7, G, +1 more.
What other songs by Brad Paisley can I play here?
Try "LETTER TO ME", "TWO PEOPLE FELL IN LOVE", "TICKS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Alcohol"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Alcohol".
Can I see all the notes in "Alcohol"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 140 BPM.