I Could Write A Book
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Em7 A7 D7M B9 Em7 A7 A7/13- D Bm7 Em7
If they asked me, I could write a book
A7 D F#m Bm7 Cdim Em7 G/B A7
About the way you walk and whisper and look
Em7 A7 D Bb7 Em G7 Bm7 E7/9- A
I could write a preface on how we met
B7 Em B5+ Bm7 Bm5-/7 E7 Am7 A7
So the world would never forget
Em7 A7 D7M B9 Em7 A7 D Bm7 Em7
And the simple secret of the plot
A7 C C/B A7 D Cdim Em7 G/B A7
Is just to tell them that I love you a lot
Em7 A7 D D5+ A A9 A7 Am7 D7 G
Then the world discovers as my book ends
Gm C#7 D B Em7 A7 D
How to make two lovers of friends
How to play I Could Write A Book
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em7. 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.