Lady Writer
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Intro: A / B / C#m
A / B / C#m
A / B / C#m
A / B / G#m
A B C#m
Lady writer on the TV
A B C#m
Talk about the virgin mary
A B C#m
Reminded me of you
A B G#m
Expectation left a come on too
Lady writer on the TV
She had another quality
The way you used to look
And I know you never read a book
A C#m
Just the way that her hair fell down around her face
A C#m G#m
And I recall my fall from grace
F#m F#m7(?) C#m
Another time another place
Lady writer on the TV
She had all her brains and the beauty
The pictures does not fit
You'd talk to me when you felt like this
Just the way that her hair fell down around her face
And I recall my fall from grace
Another time another place
E
Your rich old man,
B
You know he'd a call her a dead wringer
G#m
You got the same command
F#m
Plus your mother was a mess in life
Solo: A / B /C#m etc
Just the way that her hair fell down around her face
And I recall my fall from grace
Another time another place
Lady writer on the TV
She knew all about history
You couldn't hardly write your name
I think I want it just the same
Lady writer on the TV
Talking about the virgin mary
You know I'm talking about you and me
Lady writer on the TV
How to play Lady Writer
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 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.