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Whiskey Lullaby

by Brad Paisley & Allison Krauss

Written by: Anderson & Randall

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Whiskey Lullaby is performed by Brad Paisley & Allison Krauss and written by Anderson & Randall. This page contains the lyrics and chords as part of Jerry's Songbook collection.

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