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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Liquor Store Blues" by Bruno Mars: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C#, 76 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Liquor Store Blues”
- What key is "Liquor Store Blues" by Bruno Mars played in?
- Liquor Store Blues 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 "Liquor Store Blues"?
- The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Liquor Store Blues" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Liquor Store Blues"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Liquor Store Blues"?
- "Liquor Store Blues" was originally performed by Bruno Mars. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Liquor Store Blues" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Liquor Store Blues" by Bruno Mars. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Liquor Store Blues" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C#, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Liquor Store Blues" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.