The Town Drunk chords by
Porter Wagoner

N/A•

Key: D major•

Verse 1

D

D

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E

E

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D

D

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G

G

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D

D

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Town drunk_ ,

C

C

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G

G

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he's the town drunk_

A

A

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He was once a man of means,

D

D

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but just look how low he's stumped

G

G

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D

D

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The bright lights of glitter

C

C

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G

G

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led him to the gutter

Em

Em

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D

D

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G

G

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D

D

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G

G

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D

D

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Em

Em

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Now he's a town drunk

D

D

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G

G

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D

D

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G

G

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I know it, I know I'm the town drunk

C

C

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But once I had a good life,

G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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D

D

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G

G

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a fine home and a loving wife,

D

D

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why I was respected by the

whole community,

G

G

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C

C

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then I got to drinking real, real bad.

G

G

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C

C

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I lost everything I ever had.

A

A

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I just couldn't control my drinking

G

G

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D

D

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G

G

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an_ d now I'm a -drinkin' that controls

Em

Em

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G

G

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D

D

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C

C

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G

G

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A

A

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me.

D

D

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Em

Em

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D

D

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G

G

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D

D

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C

C

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G

G

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That glitter led him to the gutter

D

D

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G

G

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D

D

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Now he's a town crumb

Em

Em

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D

D

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G

G

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Yeah that's right,

D

D

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the bright lights that glittered

C

C

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Led me here to this gutter

G

G

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D

D

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G

G

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Now he's a town crumb

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Chords

D
E
G
C
A
Em

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of The Town Drunk?

The original key of The Town Drunk by Porter Wagoner is D major.

What are the main chords for The Town Drunk?

The primary chords used in The Town Drunk are D, E, G, C, A, Em.

Do I need a capo to play The Town Drunk?

No capo is required for this song.

Is The Town Drunk beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, E, G, C, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of The Town Drunk?

The tempo of The Town Drunk is approximately 103 beats per minute.

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