Whiskey Before Breakfast
Jam Essential
intermediate
Whiskey Before Breakfast
Jam Fiddle Tunes
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Jam Along
Chord Chart
A x2
DD
DD
G
D
AA
DD
DD
G
D
A
D
B x2
DD
DD
EmEm
AA
D
A
G
D
G
D
A
D
Chords used:
A
D
Em
G
Demo Videos
David Grier, Jake Stargel and Jake Workman jam on "Whiskey Before Breakfast".
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Whiskey before breakfast
fretboardmusic
IBMA Guitar Jam: Tony Watt, Alex Graf, Danielle Yother (Whiskey Before Breakfast)
Danielle Yother
Bazemore Bluegrass Band with Zeb Snyder - Whiskey Before Breakfast
Bazemore Bluegrass Band
Practice Videos
Jam Along
Jake Howard · 4:27
About This Song
Whiskey Before Breakfast is a traditional fiddle tune that's become a jam session staple across old-time and bluegrass circles. While often mistaken as having Irish origins, this tune gained widespread popularity through Norman Blake's original recording. The catchy melody and straightforward structure made it a natural choice for jam sessions, and its appeal only grew when Bryan Sutton and Doc Watson recorded their memorable version years later. Today, it's one of the most frequently called tunes at picking sessions, and its accessibility makes it a favorite for players of all levels.