Other arrangements of Poison & Wine
Pick a learning view.
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 — Simple Sheet Music
10 people have learned this song
"Poison & Wine" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Poison & Wine”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Poison & Wine"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Poison & Wine". Key of C, 82 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.