Author Of Life
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Intro:
G* E7sus4 -
e|-----------------------------------|
B|-3---3---3---3--------------0------|
G|---0---0---0---0--2---2---2---2--0-|
D|--------------------0---0----------|
A|-----------------------------------|
E|-3---3---3---3---------------------|
verse 1: (Play the first 3 lines with the same fingering
or if you prefer, with the chords as shown):
G D
Things aren't exactly what I thought they would be
G D
I won't pretend, disappointments never free
G D G D
The sky's on fire... feels like the sky's on fire
G D
I may be young but I'm feeling old
Em7 D
Like somebody borrowed years and I found out they got sold
G* D Em7 D
But I still love You, although my sky's on fire
Chorus:
Cadd9 D Em7 D
To the Author of life... be the Author of my life
Cadd9 D Em7 D G D
To the Author do you hear me sing? Hear me sing!
verse 2:
G D G D
Swallow my pride, let go inside, show me Your way, refine me
G D Em7 D
And I still love You although my sky's on fire
Chorus:
Cadd9 D Em7 D
To the Author of life... be the Author of my life
Cadd9 D Em7 D
To the Author do you hear me... sing?
Bridge:
G C D
I see You've-been hanging in there
G C D
Looking back I've been running e-ve-ry-where
G C D
I've done it my way for far too long
G D Em7
Like I promised You years before
G D Em7 C D
I say all I have is Yours... All I have is Yours...
Chorus:
Cadd9 D Em7 D
To the Author of life... be the Author of my life
Cadd9 D Em7 D
To the Author do you hear me... sing?
Cadd9 D Em7 D
To the Author of life... be the Author of my life
Cadd9 D Em7 D G D
To the Author do you hear me... sing? Hear me sing! Ohh
G D Em7 D
Swallow my pride, let go inside, show me Your way, refine me
G D Em7 D
Swallow my pride, let go inside, show me Your way, refine me
G D Em7 D
Swallow my pride, let go inside, show me Your way, refine me...
How to play Author Of Life
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.