Poison & Wine

by The Civil Wars
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Lyrics

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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Poison & Wine" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 82 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Poison & Wine

Can I play "Poison & Wine" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Poison & Wine" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Poison & Wine" by The Civil Wars played in?
Poison & Wine 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 "Poison & Wine"?
The arrangement plays at 82 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Poison & Wine" 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 "Poison & Wine"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Poison & Wine"?
"Poison & Wine" was originally performed by The Civil Wars. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Poison & Wine"?
This arrangement uses 3 chords: C, F, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by The Civil Wars can I play here?
Try "KINGDOM COME", "THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Poison & Wine"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Poison & Wine" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Poison & Wine"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Poison & Wine" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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