There’s a Tear in My Beer Hank Williams 81-165
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E7 A
There’s a tear in my beer cause I’m crying for you dear.
E7
You are on my lonely mind.
Into these last few beers I have shed a million tears.
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You are on my lonely mind.
D A
I’m gonna keep drinkin’ until I’m petrified,
B7 E7
And then maybe these tears will leave my eyes.
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There’s a tear in my beer ‘cause I’m crying for you dear.
B7 E7 A
You are on my lonely mind.
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Last night I walked the floor,
And the night before.
E7
You are on my lonely mind
It seems my life is through, and I’m so doggone blue.
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You are on my lonely mind.
D A
I’m gonna keep drinking ‘till I can’t move a toe,
B7 E7
And then maybe my heart won’t hurt me so.
E7 A
There’s a tear in my beer ‘cause I’m crying for you dear.
B7 E7 A
You are on my lonely mind.
A
I’ve tried and I’ve tried, but my tears I can’t hide.
E7
You are on my lonely mind.
These blues that I’ve found have really got me down.
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You are on my lonely mind.
D A
I’m gonna keep drinking ‘till I can’t even think,
B7 E7
‘Cause in the last week I ain’t slept a wink.
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There’s a tear in my beer ‘cause I’m crying for you dear.
B7 E7 A
You are on my lonely mind.
B7 E7 A
Yes, you are on my lonely mind.
