I Wrote The Book
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Well, I (A) don't know who wrote the book of love
But, let me tell ya a little 'bout (D) heartache
She's a (E) high-hipped ruby-lipped
Hourglass, talkin' fast
(D) Man-eatin', rattle(E)snake
(A) Sweeter than honey, but I'll bet ya money
She'll find a way to make you (D) break
So (E) don't bother askin' me about love
Cause, I wrote the book on (A) heartache
(A) Thought I was Cassanova
Just like Jessie (D) James
I'd (E) take 'em to my hideout
(D) Love 'em like a runaway train
I was a (A) master of persuasion
She had a PH(D)D
I got a (E) backseat education
And, a bachelor's de(A)gree
Well, I (A) don't know who wrote the book of love
But, let me tell ya a little 'bout (D) heartache
She's a (E) high-hipped ruby-lipped
Hourglass, talkin' fast
(D) Man-eatin', rattle(E)snake
(A) Sweeter than honey, but I'll bet ya money
She'll find a way to make you (D) break
So (E) don't bother askin' me about love
Cause, I wrote the book on (A) heartache
I'll pay the (D) highest price
Buy advice, to the oldest story ever (E) told
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Well, I (A) don't know who wrote the book of love
But, let me tell ya a little 'bout (D) heartache
She's a (E) high-hipped ruby-lipped
Hourglass, talkin' fast
(D) Man-eatin', rattle(E)snake
(A) Sweeter than honey, but I'll bet ya money
She'll find a way to make you (D) break
So (E) don't bother askin' me about love
Cause, I wrote the book on (A) heartache
How to play I Wrote The Book
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.