Liquor Store Blues

by Bruno Mars
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Lyrics

(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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Liquor Store Blues" by Bruno Mars in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.

About “Liquor Store Blues”

Can I learn "Liquor Store Blues" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Liquor Store Blues" with hands-separate practice in C# at 76 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Liquor Store Blues"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Liquor Store Blues" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Liquor Store Blues"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Liquor Store Blues" is in the key of C# at 76 BPM.