(C#m)Stand in’ at this liq uor store, (G#m)whis key com in’ through my pores, (A)feel in’ in’ like I run this whole I’ve (CN.C.)block.
’cause (C#m)Lot to tick ets, cheap beer, (G#m)that’s why you can catch me here, (A)try in’ to scratch my way up to the (CN.C.)top.
’Cause my (C#m)job’s got me go ing (G#m)no where, so I (A)ain’t got a thing to lose.
Take me (C#m)to a place where I (G#m)don’t care; this is (A)me and my liq uor store (CN.C.)blues.
I’ll take (C#m)one shot for my pain,
(A)one drag for my sor
row.
(C#m)Get messed up to day,
I’ll (A)be o kay to mor
row.
(C#m)One shot for my pain,
(A)one drag for my sor
row.
(C#m)Get messed up to day,
I’ll (A)be o kay to mor
row.
Uh uh uh.
(C#m)Me and my gui tar to night, (G#m)sing ing to the cit y lights, (A)feel in’ to leave with more than what I’ve (CN.C.)got,
’cause (C#m)six ty eight ets, cent just (G#m)ain’t gon’ pay the rent, me so (A)I’ll in’ be out un til they call the (CN.C.)cops.
’Cause my (C#m)job’s got me go ing (G#m)no where, so I (A)ain’t got a thing to lose.
Take me (C#m)to a place where I (G#m)don’t care; this is (A)me and my liq uor store (CN.C.)blues.
I’ll take (C#m)one shot for my pain,
(A)one drag for my sor
row.
(C#m)Get messed up to day,
I’ll (A)be o kay to mor
row.
(C#m)One shot for my pain,
(A)one drag for my sor
row.
(C#m)Get messed up to day,
I’ll (A)be o kay to mor
row.
Uh uh uh.
Here comes Jun ior Gong; I’m (G#m)fly in’ high like Su per man; and (A)think ing that I run the whole (G#m)block.
I (C#m)don’t know if it’s just be cause pine (G#m)ap ple kush be tween my jaws has (A)got me feel ing like I’m on (B)top,
feel ing like I (C#m)would a stand up to the (G#m)cops,
and stand up (A)to da big ger heads be cause de (G#m)whole a dem are saps.
All de (C#m)talk, dem all talk, and dem (G#m)fly, make no drop.
(A)’Nuff ghet to, youth can not (CN.C.)es cape the trap.
Give me this
Liquor Store Blues by Bruno Mars
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C# at 76 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Liquor Store Blues”
- What key is "Liquor Store Blues" in?
- "Liquor Store Blues" by Bruno Mars is in the key of C# with a tempo of 76 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Liquor Store Blues" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Liquor Store Blues" 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.
- How long does it take to learn "Liquor Store Blues" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Bruno Mars can I play here?
- Try "VERSACE ON THE FLOOR", "JUST THE WAY YOU ARE", "THAT'S WHAT I LIKE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.


