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Bottle Of Smoke

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Bottle Of Smoke by Glen Hansard in the key of E

(From The 2026 Album 20Th Century Paddy - The Songs Of Shane Macgowan)

Intro
E

Verse 1
EThanks And Praises, Thanks To Jesus
EI Bet On The Bottle Of Smoke
EI Went To Hell And To The Races
ETo Bet On The Bottle Of Smoke
The ADay Being Clear, The ESky Being Bright
He Came AUp On The BLeft Like A EStreak Of Light
ELike A Drunken Fuck On A Saturday Night
EUp Came The Bottle Of Smoke

Chorus
ATwenty-Fucking-EFive To One
Me Gambling Days Are ADone
I Bet On A Horse Called The EBottle Of Smoke
And My BHorse EWon

Verse 2
EStewards Inquiries, Swift And Fiery
EI Had The Bottle Of Smoke
EInquisitions And Suppositions
EI Had The Bottle Of Smoke
AFuck The Stewards, A Trip To ELourdes
Might Give The Old BFuckers The EPower Of Sight
EScreaming Springers And Stoppers And Call Out Coppers
EBut The Money Still Gleams In My Hand Like A Light

Chorus
ATwenty-Fucking-EFive To One
Me Gambling Days Are ADone
I Bet On A Horse Called The EBottle Of Smoke
And My BHorse EWon

Interlude
C#m

Verse 3
EBookies Cursing, Cars Reversing
EI Had The Bottle Of Smoke
EGlasses Steaming, Vessels Bursting
EI Had The Bottle Of Smoke
ASlip A Fifty ETo The Wife
And For AEach Brat, A EBrand New Five
ETo Give Me A Break On A Saturday Night
EWhen I Had The Bottle Of Smoke

Chorus
ATwenty-Fucking-EFive To One
Me Gambling Days Are ADone
I Bet On A Horse Called The EBottle Of Smoke
And My BHorse EWon

Verse 4
EPriests And Maidens Drunk As Pagans
EThey Had The Bottle Of Smoke
ESins Forgiven And Celebrations
EThey Had The Bottle Of Smoke
AFuck The Yanks And EDrink Their Wines
The Moon Is BClear, The ESky Is Bright
EI'm Happy As The Horse's Shite
EUp Came The Bottle Of Smoke

Chorus
ATwenty-Fucking-EFive To One
Me Gambling Days Are ADone
I Bet On A Horse Called The EBottle Of Smoke
And My BHorse EWon

Interlude
C#m             E B  C#m B C#m
E B C#m B C#m

Verse 1
EThanks And Praises, Thanks To Jesus
EI Bet On The Bottle Of Smoke
EI Went To Hell And To The Races
ETo Bet On The Bottle Of Smoke
The ADay Being Clear, The ESky Being Bright
He Came AUp On The BLeft Like A EStreak Of Light
ELike A Drunken Fuck On A Saturday Night
EUp Came The Bottle Of Smoke

Out-Chorus
ATwenty-Fucking-EFive To One
Me Gambling Days Are ADone
I Bet On A Horse Called The EBottle Of Smoke
And My BHorse EWon
ATwenty-Fucking-EFive To One
Me Gambling Days Are ADone
I Bet On A Horse Called The EBottle Of Smoke
And My BHorse EWon
Also available in: C (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Bottle Of Smoke?

The chords for Bottle Of Smoke are: E, A, B, C#m

What is the original key of Bottle Of Smoke?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Bottle Of Smoke?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Bottle Of Smoke in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Bottle Of Smoke be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Bottle Of Smoke on ukulele?

Chord Bottle Of Smoke can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Bottle Of Smoke?

Bottle Of Smoke uses 4 chords: E, A, B, C#m

What is the easiest way to play Bottle Of Smoke?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Bottle Of Smoke released in?

Bottle Of Smoke was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Bottle Of Smoke?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Bottle Of Smoke to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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