Chorus: E5 -0-2-4-( E5 string) The Lord Loves the drinkin' man A5 He sent honky tonk angels to the promised land B5 I hear that he can turn the water to wine E5 Any man that can do that oh he's a good friend of mine E5 I've been baptized in beer I'm here to testify A5 I was speakin' in tongues when I came home last night B5 Some folks say I'm livin' in sin A5 B5 E5 But I know the Lord loves the drinkin' man Verse 1: E5 E5 Well the preacher man he told me boy you ain't no good A5 A5 The devil's gonna getcha best start actin' like you should B5 Oh the cold beer and bright lights, stayin' out all night E5 Good book it tells me boy your soul's gonna burn E5 E5 Momma said son you're headin' down the wrong road A5 A5 They don't let honky-tonkers up in Heaven I've been told B5 Don't you worry momma, I'll see you up in Heaven E5 I've been thinking bout it and I've come to this conclusion CHORUS Break: A5 B5 E5 Verse 2: Well my daddy said son you're livin' your life all wrong Lightning's gonna strike you down before too long The man upstairs, he don't like what you do When you reach those pearly gates you ain't getting through Well I've been thinking, got a brand new plan I'm gonna start a little church down at the stumble-inn Yeah that's right gonna start my own religion We'll be drinkin' and a dancin' at the church of Hank Williams Solo: E5 A5 B5 A5 B5 C5 (key change) Last chorus: F5 -1-3-5-( E5 string) The Lord Loves the drinkin' man Bb5 He sent honky tonk angels to the promised land C5 I hear that he can turn the water to wine F5 Any man that can do that oh he's a good friend of mine F5 I've been baptized in beer I'm here to testify Bb5 I was speakin' in tongues when I came home last night C5 Some folks say I'm livin' in sin Bb5 C5 Bb5 C5 But I know the Lord loves, I hope He does Bb5 C5 F5 The Lord loves the drinkin' man
