Key: A · Capo: 2nd fret · BPM: 148 · Difficulty: Beginner · Chords: G, D, D7, C · Strumming: D D D D
[Intro] G D D7 G G [Verse] G G D D7 When I first met you I didn't understand D D G G What a naggin' b*tchin' wo oman can do to a man G G C Well it seems that the girl I married C ain't quite the same D D C Well I thought I knew you better when I D G gave you my name [Chorus] G G D7 D7 Now, the only time I'm sober's when you're gone D7 D7 G G And the bottle is the only thing that keeps me hangin' on G G C C The man on the radio keeps singin' sad sad songs D7 D7 G G Like "The Only Time I'm Sober's When You're Gone" [Verse] G D D7 Well I have no need to travel anywhere's too far D G And they know me by my first name at all the local bars C I heard that a failin' love can drive a man to drink D Well I would have left you if C D G I hadn't been too high to think [Chorus] G D7 Now, the only time I'm sober's when you're gone D7 And the bottle is the only thing that G keeps me hangin' on G C The man on the radio keeps singin' sad sad songs D7 G Like "The Only Time I'm Sober's When You're Gone" [Interlude] G D D7 G G [Verse] G D D7 Guess I'd better go now it's gettin' pretty late D G But I'll be back tomorrow night, so please save my place G C And I'll tell you all about the tales of pain and misery D D7 C And the heartaches that you caused by bein' D G too damn blind to see [Chorus] G D7 Now, the only time I'm sober's when you're gone D7 And the bottle is the only thing that G keeps me hangin' on G C The man on the radio keeps singin' sad sad songs D7 G Like "The Only Time I'm Sober's When You're Gone" [Outro] D7 G Like "The Only Time I'm Sober's When You're Gone"
ℹ️ About This Song
Track Info
- Song: The Only Time Im Sober Is When Youre Gone
- Artist: Heartsfield
- Released Date: 2 July 2015
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: A
- Capo: 2nd fret
- Chords: G, D, D7, C
- BPM: 148
- Suggested Strumming: D D D D
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| G – 320003 D – xx0232 D7 – xx0212 C – x32010 | G – 0232 D – 2220 D7 – 2224 C – 0003 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is The Only Time Im Sober Is When Youre Gone in?
The Only Time Im Sober Is When Youre Gone is in the key of A.
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What chords do I need for The Only Time Im Sober Is When Youre Gone?
You need G, D, D7, C to play The Only Time Im Sober Is When Youre Gone by Heartsfield.
Do I need a capo for The Only Time Im Sober Is When Youre Gone?
Yes, place a capo on the 2nd fret to play The Only Time Im Sober Is When Youre Gone by Heartsfield.
How hard is The Only Time Im Sober Is When Youre Gone to play on guitar?
The Only Time Im Sober Is When Youre Gone by Heartsfield is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.