What key is "Tennessee Whiskey" in?

"Tennessee Whiskey" by Chris Stapleton is in the key of A with a tempo of 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Tennessee Whiskey" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Tennessee Whiskey" 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 "Tennessee Whiskey"?

This arrangement of "Tennessee Whiskey" uses 2 chords: A, Bm. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.

How long does it take to learn "Tennessee Whiskey" on piano?

30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.

What other songs by Chris Stapleton can I play here?

Try "I WAS WRONG", "EITHER WAY", "FIRE AWAY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Used to spend my nights out

in bar (Bm)rooms.

Liq uor was the on ly love I’d known.

But you res cued me from reach in’ for the bot tom

and brought me back

from be in’ too far gone.

You’re as smooth

as Ten nes see whis key,

you’re as sweet

as straw ber ry wine.

You’re as warm

as a glass of bran (Bm)dy,

and, hon ey, I stay stoned

on your love all the (A)time.

I’ve looked for love in all the same old plac (Bm)es.

Found the bot tom of a bot tle’s al ways dry.

But when you poured out your heart, I did n’t waste (Bm)it,

’cause there’s noth in’

like your love to get me high.

Yeah, and you’re as smooth

as Ten nes see whis key,

you’re as sweet

as straw ber ry wine.

You’re as warm

as a glass of bran (Bm)dy,

and, hon ey, I stay stoned

on your love all the time.

You’re as

You’re as smooth

as Ten nes see whis key,

Ten nes see whis key,

Ten nes see whis key.

You’re as smooth

as Ten nes see whis key,

Ten nes see whis key,

Ten nes see whis key.

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Tennessee Whiskey by Chris Stapleton

51 people have learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with a smooth, slow groove — at 84 BPM with just two chords, A and Bm, your main challenge isn't complexity but feel.

Your left hand plays a block bass pattern, so focus on keeping those low notes steady and unhurried; resist the urge to rush through the simplicity.

The A to Bm transition is small — you're only shifting up a whole step — but it needs to land cleanly and right on time, so practice that move hands-separate until it feels automatic.

Once both hands are comfortable, bring them together at half tempo and really listen for evenness between your hands.

A common stumbling point here is letting the right-hand melody drag or drift rhythmically because the song feels so relaxed; try counting eighth notes quietly to yourself to stay anchored.

Use a touch of sustain pedal, lifting cleanly on each chord change to avoid muddiness.

This is the piece that'll teach you how much musicality you can pull from minimal harmony — dynamics and timing are everything here, so play it like you mean every single note.

About “Tennessee Whiskey”

What key is "Tennessee Whiskey" in?: "Tennessee Whiskey" by Chris Stapleton is in the key of A with a tempo of 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Tennessee Whiskey" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Tennessee Whiskey" 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 "Tennessee Whiskey"?: This arrangement of "Tennessee Whiskey" uses 2 chords: A, Bm. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Tennessee Whiskey" on piano?: 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
What other songs by Chris Stapleton can I play here?: Try "I WAS WRONG", "EITHER WAY", "FIRE AWAY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.