[Intro] G D Em Cadd9 [Verse] G D Out with my friends on a Friday night Em He's sitting to my left so Cadd9 I look to the right G D Walk to the bar and buy another round Em Here he comes walking up, Cadd9 heart is beating loud G D I can hear all the girls' voices in my head Em Saying "gotta get back out there Cadd9 and try again" G D Maybe I'm ready, it's been 7 months Em Cadd9 So I grab the glass and chase a buzz, 'cause [Chorus] G I'm better when I'm drinking D Don't wanna be too sober Em When I'm taking that chance Cadd9 And risking the hangover G D One or two shots and I'm falling Cadd9 all over again And it sinks in G D Em Cadd9 I'm better when I'm drinkiiiiiiing [Verse] G D Now I'm starting to stop being so closed-off Em And he's making me laugh, and Cadd9 it's making me talk G D We go on for hours, it's true what they say Em Cadd9 A little bit really does chase away the pain [Chorus] G I'm better when I'm drinking D Don't wanna be too sober Em When I'm overthinkin' Cadd9 Don't wanna start all over G D One or two shots and I'm falling Cadd9 all over again And it sinks in G I'm better when I'm drinking [Break] Cadd9 Cheers to the whiskey and G goodbye to this heartbreak D And the past Cadd9 Here's to the future and maybe this time D I can make Make it last [Chorus] G I'm better when I'm drinking D Don't wanna be too sober Em When I'm taking that chance Cadd9 Risking my hangover G D One or two shots just to help me to Cadd9 take off the edge Woh oh oh oh oh G D One or two shots and I'm fallin' Cadd9 all over again And it sinks in G D Em D Cadd9 I'm better when I'm drinkiiiiiiiing [Outro] G D Cadd9 I'm better when I'm drinkiiiiiiiing
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On the 16th of February 2023, the track was released.
Kyser Quick-Change Guitar Capo
This song uses a capo. The Kyser Quick-Change is the industry-standard one-handed capo β snap it on and change keys in seconds.
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: Bb
- Capo: 3rd fret
- Chords: G, D, Em, Cadd9
- BPM: 102
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| Β G β 320003 D β xx0232 Em β 022000 Cadd9 β x32030 | Β G β 0232 D β 2220 Em β 0402 Cadd9 β 0203 |

Track Info
- Song: Better When Im Drinking
- Artist: Emily McGill
- Released Date: 16 February 2023
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β Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Better When Im Drinking in?
Better When Im Drinking is in the key of Bb.
What chords do I need for Better When Im Drinking?
You need G, D, Em, Cadd9 to play Better When Im Drinking by Emily McGill.
Do I need a capo for Better When Im Drinking?
Yes, place a capo on the 3rd fret to play Better When Im Drinking by Emily McGill.
How hard is Better When Im Drinking to play on guitar?
Better When Im Drinking by Emily McGill is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.