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Drink a Beer Chords

Luke Bryan Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 4 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Drink a Beer Chords – Guitar

Luke Bryan’s poignant country song about loss and reflection. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but these chords are written for open position in G.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

Your long gone like a train you can hear

Em C G

Whistle blowing til it’s out of ear

D C

But I still feel you here

G C G

Your long gone and I’m messed up over you

Em C G

I’ll put your picture in a frame

D C

And I’ll see you every day

Chorus

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

G C

Funny how the good ones go

Em C

Too soon, but the good Lord knows

G C

The reasons why, I guess

D C G

Sometimes the greater plan is kind of hard to understand

G C

Right now it don’t make sense

Em C

I can’t make it all make sense

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

Verse 2

G C G

I’m gonna miss you, buddy, come on now

Em C G

I didn’t have a chance to say goodbye

D C

I can’t believe it’s true

G C G

I’m gonna sit here for a while

Em C

And watch the world keep spinning ’round

G

Without you

D C

And I’ll try to figure it out

Chorus

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

G C

Funny how the good ones go

Em C

Too soon, but the good Lord knows

G C

The reasons why, I guess

D C G

Sometimes the greater plan is kind of hard to understand

G C

Right now it don’t make sense

Em C

I can’t make it all make sense

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

Bridge

Em C

Yeah, I’m gonna sit right here

G D

And have another beer

Em C

Yeah, I’m gonna sit right here

G D

And have another beer

Chorus

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

G C

Funny how the good ones go

Em C

Too soon, but the good Lord knows

G C

The reasons why, I guess

D C G

Sometimes the greater plan is kind of hard to understand

G C

Right now it don’t make sense

Em C

I can’t make it all make sense

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

Practice tip: Focus on the simple, steady rhythm and let the emotion of the lyrics guide your strumming dynamics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Drink a Beer"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Drink a Beer" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Drink a Beer" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Drink a Beer"?

It was written by Chris Stapleton, Jim Beavers, and released in 2013.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Drink a Beer Chords – Ukulele

Luke Bryan’s poignant country song about loss and reflection. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but these chords are written for open position in G.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

Your long gone like a train you can hear

Em C G

Whistle blowing til it’s out of ear

D C

But I still feel you here

G C G

Your long gone and I’m messed up over you

Em C G

I’ll put your picture in a frame

D C

And I’ll see you every day

Chorus

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

G C

Funny how the good ones go

Em C

Too soon, but the good Lord knows

G C

The reasons why, I guess

D C G

Sometimes the greater plan is kind of hard to understand

G C

Right now it don’t make sense

Em C

I can’t make it all make sense

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

Verse 2

G C G

I’m gonna miss you, buddy, come on now

Em C G

I didn’t have a chance to say goodbye

D C

I can’t believe it’s true

G C G

I’m gonna sit here for a while

Em C

And watch the world keep spinning ’round

G

Without you

D C

And I’ll try to figure it out

Chorus

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

G C

Funny how the good ones go

Em C

Too soon, but the good Lord knows

G C

The reasons why, I guess

D C G

Sometimes the greater plan is kind of hard to understand

G C

Right now it don’t make sense

Em C

I can’t make it all make sense

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

Bridge

Em C

Yeah, I’m gonna sit right here

G D

And have another beer

Em C

Yeah, I’m gonna sit right here

G D

And have another beer

Chorus

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

G C

Funny how the good ones go

Em C

Too soon, but the good Lord knows

G C

The reasons why, I guess

D C G

Sometimes the greater plan is kind of hard to understand

G C

Right now it don’t make sense

Em C

I can’t make it all make sense

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

Practice tip: Focus on the simple, steady rhythm and let the emotion of the lyrics guide your strumming dynamics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Drink a Beer"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Drink a Beer" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Drink a Beer" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Drink a Beer"?

It was written by Chris Stapleton, Jim Beavers, and released in 2013.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Drink a Beer Chords – Piano

Luke Bryan’s poignant country song about loss and reflection. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but these chords are written for open position in G.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

Your long gone like a train you can hear

Em C G

Whistle blowing til it’s out of ear

D C

But I still feel you here

G C G

Your long gone and I’m messed up over you

Em C G

I’ll put your picture in a frame

D C

And I’ll see you every day

Chorus

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

G C

Funny how the good ones go

Em C

Too soon, but the good Lord knows

G C

The reasons why, I guess

D C G

Sometimes the greater plan is kind of hard to understand

G C

Right now it don’t make sense

Em C

I can’t make it all make sense

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

Verse 2

G C G

I’m gonna miss you, buddy, come on now

Em C G

I didn’t have a chance to say goodbye

D C

I can’t believe it’s true

G C G

I’m gonna sit here for a while

Em C

And watch the world keep spinning ’round

G

Without you

D C

And I’ll try to figure it out

Chorus

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

G C

Funny how the good ones go

Em C

Too soon, but the good Lord knows

G C

The reasons why, I guess

D C G

Sometimes the greater plan is kind of hard to understand

G C

Right now it don’t make sense

Em C

I can’t make it all make sense

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

Bridge

Em C

Yeah, I’m gonna sit right here

G D

And have another beer

Em C

Yeah, I’m gonna sit right here

G D

And have another beer

Chorus

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

G C

Funny how the good ones go

Em C

Too soon, but the good Lord knows

G C

The reasons why, I guess

D C G

Sometimes the greater plan is kind of hard to understand

G C

Right now it don’t make sense

Em C

I can’t make it all make sense

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

Practice tip: Focus on the simple, steady rhythm and let the emotion of the lyrics guide your strumming dynamics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Drink a Beer"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Drink a Beer" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Drink a Beer" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Drink a Beer"?

It was written by Chris Stapleton, Jim Beavers, and released in 2013.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Drink a Beer Chords – Banjo

Luke Bryan’s poignant country song about loss and reflection. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but these chords are written for open position in G.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

Your long gone like a train you can hear

Em C G

Whistle blowing til it’s out of ear

D C

But I still feel you here

G C G

Your long gone and I’m messed up over you

Em C G

I’ll put your picture in a frame

D C

And I’ll see you every day

Chorus

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

G C

Funny how the good ones go

Em C

Too soon, but the good Lord knows

G C

The reasons why, I guess

D C G

Sometimes the greater plan is kind of hard to understand

G C

Right now it don’t make sense

Em C

I can’t make it all make sense

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

Verse 2

G C G

I’m gonna miss you, buddy, come on now

Em C G

I didn’t have a chance to say goodbye

D C

I can’t believe it’s true

G C G

I’m gonna sit here for a while

Em C

And watch the world keep spinning ’round

G

Without you

D C

And I’ll try to figure it out

Chorus

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

G C

Funny how the good ones go

Em C

Too soon, but the good Lord knows

G C

The reasons why, I guess

D C G

Sometimes the greater plan is kind of hard to understand

G C

Right now it don’t make sense

Em C

I can’t make it all make sense

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

Bridge

Em C

Yeah, I’m gonna sit right here

G D

And have another beer

Em C

Yeah, I’m gonna sit right here

G D

And have another beer

Chorus

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

G C

Funny how the good ones go

Em C

Too soon, but the good Lord knows

G C

The reasons why, I guess

D C G

Sometimes the greater plan is kind of hard to understand

G C

Right now it don’t make sense

Em C

I can’t make it all make sense

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

Practice tip: Focus on the simple, steady rhythm and let the emotion of the lyrics guide your strumming dynamics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Drink a Beer"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Drink a Beer" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Drink a Beer" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Drink a Beer"?

It was written by Chris Stapleton, Jim Beavers, and released in 2013.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Drink a Beer Chords – Mandolin

Luke Bryan’s poignant country song about loss and reflection. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but these chords are written for open position in G.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

Your long gone like a train you can hear

Em C G

Whistle blowing til it’s out of ear

D C

But I still feel you here

G C G

Your long gone and I’m messed up over you

Em C G

I’ll put your picture in a frame

D C

And I’ll see you every day

Chorus

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

G C

Funny how the good ones go

Em C

Too soon, but the good Lord knows

G C

The reasons why, I guess

D C G

Sometimes the greater plan is kind of hard to understand

G C

Right now it don’t make sense

Em C

I can’t make it all make sense

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

Verse 2

G C G

I’m gonna miss you, buddy, come on now

Em C G

I didn’t have a chance to say goodbye

D C

I can’t believe it’s true

G C G

I’m gonna sit here for a while

Em C

And watch the world keep spinning ’round

G

Without you

D C

And I’ll try to figure it out

Chorus

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

G C

Funny how the good ones go

Em C

Too soon, but the good Lord knows

G C

The reasons why, I guess

D C G

Sometimes the greater plan is kind of hard to understand

G C

Right now it don’t make sense

Em C

I can’t make it all make sense

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

Bridge

Em C

Yeah, I’m gonna sit right here

G D

And have another beer

Em C

Yeah, I’m gonna sit right here

G D

And have another beer

Chorus

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

G C

Funny how the good ones go

Em C

Too soon, but the good Lord knows

G C

The reasons why, I guess

D C G

Sometimes the greater plan is kind of hard to understand

G C

Right now it don’t make sense

Em C

I can’t make it all make sense

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

Practice tip: Focus on the simple, steady rhythm and let the emotion of the lyrics guide your strumming dynamics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Drink a Beer"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Drink a Beer" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Drink a Beer" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Drink a Beer"?

It was written by Chris Stapleton, Jim Beavers, and released in 2013.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Drink a Beer Chords – Harmonica

Luke Bryan’s poignant country song about loss and reflection. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but these chords are written for open position in G.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

Your long gone like a train you can hear

Em C G

Whistle blowing til it’s out of ear

D C

But I still feel you here

G C G

Your long gone and I’m messed up over you

Em C G

I’ll put your picture in a frame

D C

And I’ll see you every day

Chorus

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

G C

Funny how the good ones go

Em C

Too soon, but the good Lord knows

G C

The reasons why, I guess

D C G

Sometimes the greater plan is kind of hard to understand

G C

Right now it don’t make sense

Em C

I can’t make it all make sense

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

Verse 2

G C G

I’m gonna miss you, buddy, come on now

Em C G

I didn’t have a chance to say goodbye

D C

I can’t believe it’s true

G C G

I’m gonna sit here for a while

Em C

And watch the world keep spinning ’round

G

Without you

D C

And I’ll try to figure it out

Chorus

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

G C

Funny how the good ones go

Em C

Too soon, but the good Lord knows

G C

The reasons why, I guess

D C G

Sometimes the greater plan is kind of hard to understand

G C

Right now it don’t make sense

Em C

I can’t make it all make sense

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

Bridge

Em C

Yeah, I’m gonna sit right here

G D

And have another beer

Em C

Yeah, I’m gonna sit right here

G D

And have another beer

Chorus

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

G C

Funny how the good ones go

Em C

Too soon, but the good Lord knows

G C

The reasons why, I guess

D C G

Sometimes the greater plan is kind of hard to understand

G C

Right now it don’t make sense

Em C

I can’t make it all make sense

G C

So I’m gonna sit right here

Em C

On the edge of this pier

G C

Watch the sunset disappear

D C

And drink a beer

Practice tip: Focus on the simple, steady rhythm and let the emotion of the lyrics guide your strumming dynamics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Drink a Beer"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Drink a Beer" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Drink a Beer" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Drink a Beer"?

It was written by Chris Stapleton, Jim Beavers, and released in 2013.