I Want To Write You A Song
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Intro: F
F A#
I wanna write you a song,
F C A#
one as beautiful as you are sweet.
A# F C7 F
Just a hint of pain for the feeling that I get
A# A# C F
when you are gone, I wanna write you a song.
F A#
I wanna lend you my coat,
F C A#
one that's as soft as your cheek.
A# F
So when the world is cold,
C7 F A#
you will have a hiding place you can go.
A# C F
I wanna lend you my coat.
A# F C Dm A# F C
Ooh, everything I need I get from you.
A# F C Dm A# F C
Ooh, and giving back is all I wanna do.
F A#
I wanna build you a boat,
F C A#
One as strong as you are free.
A# C C7 F
So anytime you think that your heart is gonna sink
A# A# C F
you know it won't, I wanna build you a boat.
A# F C Dm A# F C
Ooh, everything I need I get from you.
A# F C Dm A# F | Fm | D#
Ooh, and giving back is all I wanna do.
Instrumental: F | A# |
F | C | A# |
A# | C | Dm | A# | C | F |
A# F C Dm A# F C
Ooh, everything I need I get from you.
A# F C Dm A# F | Fm | D#
Ooh, and giving back is all I wanna do.
F A#
I wanna write you a song.
F C A#
One to make your heart remember me.
A# F C7 C F
So anytime I'm gone you can listen to my voice and sing along.
A# C F A# C F
I wanna write you a song, I wanna write you a song.
A# | F | C
How to play I Want To Write You A Song
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.