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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Tennessee Whiskey" 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 A, 84 BPM.
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.
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About “Tennessee Whiskey”
- Can I play "Tennessee Whiskey" 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 "Tennessee Whiskey" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Tennessee Whiskey" by Chris Stapleton played in?
- Tennessee Whiskey is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Tennessee Whiskey"?
- The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Tennessee Whiskey" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Tennessee Whiskey"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Tennessee Whiskey"?
- "Tennessee Whiskey" was originally performed by Chris Stapleton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Tennessee Whiskey"?
- This arrangement uses 2 chords: A, Bm. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Chris Stapleton can I play here?
- Try "I WAS WRONG", "EITHER WAY", "FIRE AWAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Tennessee Whiskey"?
- 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. "Tennessee Whiskey" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Tennessee Whiskey"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Tennessee Whiskey" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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