Tennessee Whiskey Mandolin / Banjo Tab And Letter Notes
Tennessee Whiskey by Chris Stapleton is in the key of G here. Included are the easy to follow piano / flute letter notes which are handy for anybody who doesn't read sheet music, they are suitable for piano keyboard, flute, and accordion. The chords are in G Major and are suitable to mandolin and 4 and 5 string banjo. The second version is easy and set up for beginners. Suitable for Irish Bouzouki in GDAE tuning. This song is also included in the Bouzouke ebook of tabs in GDAD
Below is a simplified version without the ornamentation of extra notes.
Piano keyboard / flute letter notes .
Tennessee Whiskey Banjo / Mandolin Chords In The Key Of G Major
Below is the list of songs [ tabs ] included in the Mandolin ebooks. The price is €7.90
and I'll email the download links after payment. Standard tuning GDAE,
You'll receive every song listed below which is around 800 and a mix of folk, ballads, pop and rock.
Now including a free Beatles ebook of songs and another of Irish rebel songs plus Christmas songs and hymns.
Also included is a 500 page ebook of lyrics and chords for the mandolin / tenor banjo in 3 different easy keys.
Martin
and I'll email the download links after payment. Standard tuning GDAE,
You'll receive every song listed below which is around 800 and a mix of folk, ballads, pop and rock.
Now including a free Beatles ebook of songs and another of Irish rebel songs plus Christmas songs and hymns.
Also included is a 500 page ebook of lyrics and chords for the mandolin / tenor banjo in 3 different easy keys.
Martin
"Tennessee Whiskey" is a song about love, devotion, and redemption, comparing the warmth of a lover’s affection to the smoothness of Tennessee whiskey. The lyrics tell the story of someone who once sought comfort in alcohol but found something far more fulfilling in love.
Meaning of "Tennessee Whiskey"The song's narrator reflects on a past filled with heartache and self-destruction, likely numbing pain with alcohol. However, he discovers a love so deep and pure that it replaces the need for drinking, describing it as more intoxicating and satisfying than any liquor.
Key Themes:
- Love as a Saving Grace – The narrator finds solace and redemption in the love of another.
- Alcohol as a Metaphor – The song compares love to Tennessee whiskey, brandy, and wine, suggesting it’s both intoxicating and comforting.
- Transformation – The lyrics describe a journey from loneliness to emotional fulfillment.
- "You're as smooth as Tennessee whiskey / You're as sweet as strawberry wine"
- The narrator praises his lover, comparing their warmth and kindness to the rich flavors of whiskey and wine.
- "You're as warm as a glass of brandy / And honey, I stay stoned on your love all the time"
- Love is portrayed as addictive and intoxicating—but in a positive, fulfilling way rather than self-destructive.
- Originally written by Dean Dillon and Linda Hargrove in 1981.
- First recorded by David Allan Coe (1981) in a more bluesy country style.
- George Jones (1983) recorded a smoother, more refined version.
- Chris Stapleton’s 2015 version (influenced by Etta James' "I'd Rather Go Blind") gave it a soulful, bluesy twist, making it a massive hit.