Drinking Again

by Frank Sinatra
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Lyrics

(Cmaj9)Drink ing a gain

and (C)think ing of when (Bb)you (A)loved

(A9)me,

(D9sus)hav ing a few

and (G7)wish (F#7)ing (Dm7)that (G13)you (G)were (Em7)here.

(Cmaj9)Mak ing the rounds

and (C)buy ing the rounds (Bb)for (A)stran

(A9)gers,

(D9sus)be ing a fool,

just (G7)hop (F#7)ing (Dm7)that (G13)you’ll (G)ap (C11)pear.

(Fmaj7)Sure, I can bor row a (Fm6)smoke,

(G7#5)may be (C6)tell some (G9sus)jok er (G7#5)a joke,

(G#dim)but (Am7)who’s gon na laugh at a (D13)bro

(D9)ken (G9)heart?

(G)It’s (G9)bet (G)ter (Cmaj9)drink ing a gain

and (C)think ing of when (Bb)you (A)left

(A9)me,

(D9sus)mak ing it home

with (G13)just (G)a (G6/9)mem (G7#5)o (C)ry.

Drinking Again — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Drinking Again" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 84 BPM.

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

About “Drinking Again”

Can I play "Drinking Again" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Drinking Again" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Drinking Again" by Frank Sinatra played in?
Drinking Again 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 "Drinking Again"?
The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Drinking Again" 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 "Drinking Again"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Drinking Again"?
"Drinking Again" was originally performed by Frank Sinatra. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Drinking Again"?
This arrangement uses 27 chords: A7, A9, Am, Am7, Amaj7, Bbaug, C, C6, +19 more.
What other songs by Frank Sinatra can I play here?
Try "THE CONTINENTAL", "LOST IN THE STARS", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Drinking Again"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Drinking Again" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Drinking Again"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Drinking Again" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.