I Write The Songs
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C B7
I've been alive forever
Em7 Dmaj7
And I wrote the very first song
F#7 Bm
I put the words and the melodies together
E7 Em A7
I am music and I write the songs
D Dmaj7 Em7
I write the songs that make the whole world sing
A7 Em7 A7 D
I write the songs of love and special things
Bm E7
I write the songs that make the young girls cry
Em7 A7 (D Gm D)
I write the songs, I write the songs
C B7
My home lies deep within you
Em7 Dmaj7
And I've got my own place in your soul
F#7 Bm
Now, when I look out through your eyes
E7 Em7 A7
I'm young again, even though I'm very old
Refrão
Em7 D
C#7
Oh my music makes you dance
C#m C#7
And gives you spirit to take a chance
F#7 Ebm
And I wrote some rock 'n' roll so you can move
F#
Music fills your heart
F#7
Well, that's a real fine place to start
E7 Em7
It's from me it's for you, it's from you, it's for me
Em7 A7
It's a worldwide symphony
How to play I Write The Songs
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.