The Bottle Chords
The Bottle by David Allan Coe is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of A. It uses the chords A7, C, G, D, D7 and E7. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: A7 C G A7
D G D
Just because I drink more than I used to
A7 D D7
Doesn't mean that you're the one to blame
G D
Just because I come home a little later every night
E7 A7-C-G-A7
Doesn't mean that I'm living in shame
D G D
Lord it's not you, it's me that should be sorry
A7 D D7
I've neglected you more than I should
G D
You say we can work it out together
E7 A7-C-G-A7
It would be so easy if we could
G D
But how can I explain the way I'm feelin'
A7 D D7
I've always kept my feelings locked inside
G D
It's easier to tell them to a stranger
E7 A7-C-G-A7
And drinking seems to soothe my wounded mind
D G D
Maybe someday I'll be the way you want me
A7 D D7
It seems I've let this bottle take command
G D
You say you don't think it holds the answer
A7 A7 C G D
Oh but sometimes it helps me be a man