Watermelon Moonshine Ukulele Chords – Lainey Wilson. This song uses the chords: C, Amin, Amin, G, Fmaj7, Bb. You can change the key for free, as needed.
Watermelon Moonshine Ukulele Chords – Lainey Wilson
(To play along with the recording, capo on the 1st fret.)
INTRO:
C Amin Dmin G
VERSE 1:
It was right after Csenior year
Just before the summer Amindisappeared
We went a-ridin’ them Dminold farm ruts
Hangin’ out on the Ggate of his truck
We threw a blanket ‘neath the Csunset
Bein’ brave as Amineighteen gets
We gave each other more Dminthan our hearts
With the help of a Gmason jar
CHORUS 1:
Drinkin’ watermelon Cmoonshine
Cut the burn with a Aminlittle lime
Parkin’ back in them Dminkudzu vines
I was his and every Gbit of that boy was mine
Too young to know what Clove was
But we were learnin’ on a Aminsweet buzz
There’s never nothin’ like the Dminfirst time
And mine’s always gonna Gtaste like
Watermelon Cmoonshine
VERSE 2:
I don’t remember where we Cgot it from
I just remember feelin’ Aminall grown up
Takin’ pulls like it Dminain’t no thing
Never told him it was Gmy first drink
But I told him that Che was the one
You’re so sure when Aminyou’re that young
You think you got it all Dminfigured out
And now I laugh when I think Gabout
CHORUS 2:
Drinkin’ watermelon Cmoonshine
Cut the burn with a Aminlittle lime
Parkin’ back in them Dminkudzu vines
I was his and every Gbit of that boy was mine
Too young to know what Clove was
But we were learnin’ on a Aminsweet buzz
There’s never nothin’ like the Dminfirst time
And mine’s always gonna Gtaste like
Watermelon Fmaj7moonshine
BRIDGE:
I thought that Bbhigh would last forFever
But that Cain’t what it does
Maybe Bbwe were Fdrunk in love
Or Gmaybe we were just
INTERLUDE:
C Amin Dmin G
CHORUS 3:
Drinkin’ watermelon Cmoonshine
Cut the burn with a Aminlittle lime
Parkin’ back in them Dminkudzu vines
I was his and every Gbit of that boy was mine
Too young to know what Clove was
But we were learnin’ on a Aminsweet buzz
There’s never nothin’ like the Dminfirst time
And mine’s always gonna Gtaste like
Watermelon Cmoonshine
Watermelon AminmoonshineDmin G C
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“Watermelon Moonshine” History:
“Watermelon Moonshine” is a country ballad by Lainey Wilson, released as the second single from her Grammy-winning album Bell Bottom Country on May 30, 2023. Co-written by Wilson alongside Josh Kear and Jordan Schmidt, and produced by Jay Joyce, the song delves into the bittersweet nostalgia of young love, drawing comparisons to Deana Carter’s 1996 classic “Strawberry Wine”.
🎵 Song Theme & Lyrics
The track paints a vivid picture of a youthful summer romance, with “watermelon moonshine” symbolizing the intoxicating blend of innocence and first love. Wilson reminisces about a carefree time when emotions ran high and consequences seemed distant. The chorus captures this sentiment:
“Drinkin’ watermelon moonshine / We cut the burn with a little lime / Parkin’ back in them kudzu vines / I was his and every bit of that boy was mine”(Holler)
Wilson has expressed that the song encapsulates the kind of wild, youthful love that many experience, stating, “This song is about the young, wild, crazy love that we all hope to experience”.
📺 Music Video
Directed by Alexa King Stone and Stephen Kinigopoulos, the official music video premiered on July 11, 2023. It features actors Rachel Lynn Matthews and Sam Sherrod portraying the unfolding of a young love story, interspersed with scenes of Wilson performing in a field, narrating the tale.
📈 Chart Performance
“Watermelon Moonshine” achieved significant success, debuting at number 55 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and eventually reaching number one in October 2023. This marked Wilson’s third chart-topping single and made her the first solo female artist to achieve a multi-week number one on that chart in the 2020s, joining the ranks of Maren Morris and Gabby Barrett.
🌟 Cultural Impact
The song’s nostalgic theme resonated with many, leading to its feature in the television series Yellowstone, where Wilson’s character performs it during a ranch celebration. This exposure further cemented the track’s place in contemporary country music.
