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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Drinking Again" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "Drinking Again" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Drinking Again" is in C.
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.
Does "Drinking Again" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Drinking Again" is in the key of C at 84 BPM.
What chords are in "Drinking Again"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.