You (C)on ly know what I (G)want you to.
I know (C)ev ’ry thing you don’t (G)want me to.
Your (C)mouth is poi son; your (G)mouth is wine.
You (C)think your dreams are the (G)same as mine.
Oh, (C)I don’t love you; I (G)al ways will.
Oh, (F)I don’t love you; I al ways (G)will.
(C)I don’t love you; I (G)al ways will.
I (F)al ways will.
Oh, I (C)wish you would hold me when I (G)turn my back.
The (C)less I give, the more I get back.
Well, your (C)hands can heal; oh, your (G)hands can bruise.
I don’t (C)have a choice, but I still choose you.
You.
Whoa, (C)I don’t love you; I (G)al ways will.
Oh, (F)I don’t love you; I al ways (G)will.
(C)I don’t love you; I (G)al ways will.
Oh, (F)I don’t love you; I al ways (G)will.
(C)I don’t love you; I (G)al ways will.
(F)I don’t love you; I al ways (G)will.
(C)I don’t love you; I (G)al ways will.
I (F)al ways will.
I (C)al ways will.
I (F)al ways will.
I (F)al ways will.
I (F)al ways will.
Poison & Wine by The Civil Wars
2 people have learned this song
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 82 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Poison & Wine”
- What key is "Poison & Wine" in?
- "Poison & Wine" by The Civil Wars is in the key of C with a tempo of 82 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Poison & Wine" 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 "Poison & Wine" 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.
- What chords are used in "Poison & Wine"?
- This arrangement of "Poison & Wine" uses 3 chords: C, F, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Poison & Wine" 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 The Civil Wars can I play here?
- Try "KINGDOM COME", "THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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