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Dust on the Bottle Chords

David Lee Murphy 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

Dust on the Bottle Chords – Guitar

David Lee Murphy’s classic country tune about love and aged wisdom. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady tempo to match the storytelling feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

There might be a little dust on the bottle

D G

But don’t let it fool ya about what’s inside

G C G

There might be a little dust on the bottle

D G

It’s one of those things that gets sweeter with time

Chorus

C G D

So I’m gonna take it home and pop the cork

C G D G

Pour a little love on the rocks and see what happens

C G D

If you don’t think the good times are comin’

C G D G

You must be lookin’ in the wrong glass, just wait and see

Verse 2

G C G

I found it out in the shed out back

D G

When I was lookin’ for a place to hide

G C G

It was way in the back on a bottom shelf

D G

Next to a ’55 Johnson sea-horse motor guide

Chorus

C G D

So I’m gonna take it home and pop the cork

C G D G

Pour a little love on the rocks and see what happens

C G D

If you don’t think the good times are comin’

C G D G

You must be lookin’ in the wrong glass, just wait and see

Bridge

D C

My granddaddy put it there

G D

He said, “Leave it alone, son, it’s just waitin’ on you”

D C G

He said, “Someday you’ll know just what I mean

D G

This ain’t no ordinary wine”

Verse 3

G C G

And there might be a little dust on the bottle

D G

But don’t let it fool ya about what’s inside

G C G

There might be a little dust on the bottle

D G

It’s one of those things that gets sweeter with time

Chorus

C G D

So I’m gonna take it home and pop the cork

C G D G

Pour a little love on the rocks and see what happens

C G D

If you don’t think the good times are comin’

C G D G

You must be lookin’ in the wrong glass, just wait and see

Outro

C G D

So I’m gonna take it home and pop the cork

C G D G

Pour a little love on the rocks and see what happens

C G D

If you don’t think the good times are comin’

C G D G

You must be lookin’ in the wrong glass, just wait and see

D G

Just wait and see

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression changes before adding the lyrics, as this pattern forms the backbone of the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dust on the Bottle"?

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

Is "Dust on the Bottle" 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 "Dust on the Bottle" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Dust on the Bottle"?

It was written by David Lee Murphy, and released in 1994.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

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Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Dust on the Bottle Chords – Ukulele

David Lee Murphy’s classic country tune about love and aged wisdom. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady tempo to match the storytelling feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

There might be a little dust on the bottle

D G

But don’t let it fool ya about what’s inside

G C G

There might be a little dust on the bottle

D G

It’s one of those things that gets sweeter with time

Chorus

C G D

So I’m gonna take it home and pop the cork

C G D G

Pour a little love on the rocks and see what happens

C G D

If you don’t think the good times are comin’

C G D G

You must be lookin’ in the wrong glass, just wait and see

Verse 2

G C G

I found it out in the shed out back

D G

When I was lookin’ for a place to hide

G C G

It was way in the back on a bottom shelf

D G

Next to a ’55 Johnson sea-horse motor guide

Chorus

C G D

So I’m gonna take it home and pop the cork

C G D G

Pour a little love on the rocks and see what happens

C G D

If you don’t think the good times are comin’

C G D G

You must be lookin’ in the wrong glass, just wait and see

Bridge

D C

My granddaddy put it there

G D

He said, “Leave it alone, son, it’s just waitin’ on you”

D C G

He said, “Someday you’ll know just what I mean

D G

This ain’t no ordinary wine”

Verse 3

G C G

And there might be a little dust on the bottle

D G

But don’t let it fool ya about what’s inside

G C G

There might be a little dust on the bottle

D G

It’s one of those things that gets sweeter with time

Chorus

C G D

So I’m gonna take it home and pop the cork

C G D G

Pour a little love on the rocks and see what happens

C G D

If you don’t think the good times are comin’

C G D G

You must be lookin’ in the wrong glass, just wait and see

Outro

C G D

So I’m gonna take it home and pop the cork

C G D G

Pour a little love on the rocks and see what happens

C G D

If you don’t think the good times are comin’

C G D G

You must be lookin’ in the wrong glass, just wait and see

D G

Just wait and see

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression changes before adding the lyrics, as this pattern forms the backbone of the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dust on the Bottle"?

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

Is "Dust on the Bottle" 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 "Dust on the Bottle" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Dust on the Bottle"?

It was written by David Lee Murphy, and released in 1994.

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

Dust on the Bottle Chords – Piano

David Lee Murphy’s classic country tune about love and aged wisdom. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady tempo to match the storytelling feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

There might be a little dust on the bottle

D G

But don’t let it fool ya about what’s inside

G C G

There might be a little dust on the bottle

D G

It’s one of those things that gets sweeter with time

Chorus

C G D

So I’m gonna take it home and pop the cork

C G D G

Pour a little love on the rocks and see what happens

C G D

If you don’t think the good times are comin’

C G D G

You must be lookin’ in the wrong glass, just wait and see

Verse 2

G C G

I found it out in the shed out back

D G

When I was lookin’ for a place to hide

G C G

It was way in the back on a bottom shelf

D G

Next to a ’55 Johnson sea-horse motor guide

Chorus

C G D

So I’m gonna take it home and pop the cork

C G D G

Pour a little love on the rocks and see what happens

C G D

If you don’t think the good times are comin’

C G D G

You must be lookin’ in the wrong glass, just wait and see

Bridge

D C

My granddaddy put it there

G D

He said, “Leave it alone, son, it’s just waitin’ on you”

D C G

He said, “Someday you’ll know just what I mean

D G

This ain’t no ordinary wine”

Verse 3

G C G

And there might be a little dust on the bottle

D G

But don’t let it fool ya about what’s inside

G C G

There might be a little dust on the bottle

D G

It’s one of those things that gets sweeter with time

Chorus

C G D

So I’m gonna take it home and pop the cork

C G D G

Pour a little love on the rocks and see what happens

C G D

If you don’t think the good times are comin’

C G D G

You must be lookin’ in the wrong glass, just wait and see

Outro

C G D

So I’m gonna take it home and pop the cork

C G D G

Pour a little love on the rocks and see what happens

C G D

If you don’t think the good times are comin’

C G D G

You must be lookin’ in the wrong glass, just wait and see

D G

Just wait and see

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression changes before adding the lyrics, as this pattern forms the backbone of the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dust on the Bottle"?

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

Is "Dust on the Bottle" 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 "Dust on the Bottle" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Dust on the Bottle"?

It was written by David Lee Murphy, and released in 1994.

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

Dust on the Bottle Chords – Banjo

David Lee Murphy’s classic country tune about love and aged wisdom. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady tempo to match the storytelling feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

There might be a little dust on the bottle

D G

But don’t let it fool ya about what’s inside

G C G

There might be a little dust on the bottle

D G

It’s one of those things that gets sweeter with time

Chorus

C G D

So I’m gonna take it home and pop the cork

C G D G

Pour a little love on the rocks and see what happens

C G D

If you don’t think the good times are comin’

C G D G

You must be lookin’ in the wrong glass, just wait and see

Verse 2

G C G

I found it out in the shed out back

D G

When I was lookin’ for a place to hide

G C G

It was way in the back on a bottom shelf

D G

Next to a ’55 Johnson sea-horse motor guide

Chorus

C G D

So I’m gonna take it home and pop the cork

C G D G

Pour a little love on the rocks and see what happens

C G D

If you don’t think the good times are comin’

C G D G

You must be lookin’ in the wrong glass, just wait and see

Bridge

D C

My granddaddy put it there

G D

He said, “Leave it alone, son, it’s just waitin’ on you”

D C G

He said, “Someday you’ll know just what I mean

D G

This ain’t no ordinary wine”

Verse 3

G C G

And there might be a little dust on the bottle

D G

But don’t let it fool ya about what’s inside

G C G

There might be a little dust on the bottle

D G

It’s one of those things that gets sweeter with time

Chorus

C G D

So I’m gonna take it home and pop the cork

C G D G

Pour a little love on the rocks and see what happens

C G D

If you don’t think the good times are comin’

C G D G

You must be lookin’ in the wrong glass, just wait and see

Outro

C G D

So I’m gonna take it home and pop the cork

C G D G

Pour a little love on the rocks and see what happens

C G D

If you don’t think the good times are comin’

C G D G

You must be lookin’ in the wrong glass, just wait and see

D G

Just wait and see

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression changes before adding the lyrics, as this pattern forms the backbone of the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dust on the Bottle"?

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

Is "Dust on the Bottle" 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 "Dust on the Bottle" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Dust on the Bottle"?

It was written by David Lee Murphy, and released in 1994.

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

Dust on the Bottle Chords – Mandolin

David Lee Murphy’s classic country tune about love and aged wisdom. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady tempo to match the storytelling feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

There might be a little dust on the bottle

D G

But don’t let it fool ya about what’s inside

G C G

There might be a little dust on the bottle

D G

It’s one of those things that gets sweeter with time

Chorus

C G D

So I’m gonna take it home and pop the cork

C G D G

Pour a little love on the rocks and see what happens

C G D

If you don’t think the good times are comin’

C G D G

You must be lookin’ in the wrong glass, just wait and see

Verse 2

G C G

I found it out in the shed out back

D G

When I was lookin’ for a place to hide

G C G

It was way in the back on a bottom shelf

D G

Next to a ’55 Johnson sea-horse motor guide

Chorus

C G D

So I’m gonna take it home and pop the cork

C G D G

Pour a little love on the rocks and see what happens

C G D

If you don’t think the good times are comin’

C G D G

You must be lookin’ in the wrong glass, just wait and see

Bridge

D C

My granddaddy put it there

G D

He said, “Leave it alone, son, it’s just waitin’ on you”

D C G

He said, “Someday you’ll know just what I mean

D G

This ain’t no ordinary wine”

Verse 3

G C G

And there might be a little dust on the bottle

D G

But don’t let it fool ya about what’s inside

G C G

There might be a little dust on the bottle

D G

It’s one of those things that gets sweeter with time

Chorus

C G D

So I’m gonna take it home and pop the cork

C G D G

Pour a little love on the rocks and see what happens

C G D

If you don’t think the good times are comin’

C G D G

You must be lookin’ in the wrong glass, just wait and see

Outro

C G D

So I’m gonna take it home and pop the cork

C G D G

Pour a little love on the rocks and see what happens

C G D

If you don’t think the good times are comin’

C G D G

You must be lookin’ in the wrong glass, just wait and see

D G

Just wait and see

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression changes before adding the lyrics, as this pattern forms the backbone of the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dust on the Bottle"?

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

Is "Dust on the Bottle" 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 "Dust on the Bottle" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Dust on the Bottle"?

It was written by David Lee Murphy, and released in 1994.

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

Dust on the Bottle Chords – Harmonica

David Lee Murphy’s classic country tune about love and aged wisdom. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady tempo to match the storytelling feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

There might be a little dust on the bottle

D G

But don’t let it fool ya about what’s inside

G C G

There might be a little dust on the bottle

D G

It’s one of those things that gets sweeter with time

Chorus

C G D

So I’m gonna take it home and pop the cork

C G D G

Pour a little love on the rocks and see what happens

C G D

If you don’t think the good times are comin’

C G D G

You must be lookin’ in the wrong glass, just wait and see

Verse 2

G C G

I found it out in the shed out back

D G

When I was lookin’ for a place to hide

G C G

It was way in the back on a bottom shelf

D G

Next to a ’55 Johnson sea-horse motor guide

Chorus

C G D

So I’m gonna take it home and pop the cork

C G D G

Pour a little love on the rocks and see what happens

C G D

If you don’t think the good times are comin’

C G D G

You must be lookin’ in the wrong glass, just wait and see

Bridge

D C

My granddaddy put it there

G D

He said, “Leave it alone, son, it’s just waitin’ on you”

D C G

He said, “Someday you’ll know just what I mean

D G

This ain’t no ordinary wine”

Verse 3

G C G

And there might be a little dust on the bottle

D G

But don’t let it fool ya about what’s inside

G C G

There might be a little dust on the bottle

D G

It’s one of those things that gets sweeter with time

Chorus

C G D

So I’m gonna take it home and pop the cork

C G D G

Pour a little love on the rocks and see what happens

C G D

If you don’t think the good times are comin’

C G D G

You must be lookin’ in the wrong glass, just wait and see

Outro

C G D

So I’m gonna take it home and pop the cork

C G D G

Pour a little love on the rocks and see what happens

C G D

If you don’t think the good times are comin’

C G D G

You must be lookin’ in the wrong glass, just wait and see

D G

Just wait and see

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression changes before adding the lyrics, as this pattern forms the backbone of the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dust on the Bottle"?

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

Is "Dust on the Bottle" 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 "Dust on the Bottle" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Dust on the Bottle"?

It was written by David Lee Murphy, and released in 1994.