Mother Writes
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Intro
F#5
[Verso 1]
F#5 B5 F#5 F#5/B F#5/D F#5/E
The postman's arrived and he's brought me a letter
B5 F#5 C#5 F#5
A handwriting shaky it's merely a scrawl
F#5 B5 F#5 F#5/B F#5/D F#5/E
But still I can find no penmanship better
B5 F#5 C#5 F#5
It's from an old lady who's feeble and small
[Verso 2]
F#5 B5 F#5 F#5/B F#5/D F#5/E
It tells me that our awful dog, always hearty
B5 F#5 C#5 F#5
Has lately been hurt in some terrible fight
F#5 B5 F#5 F#5/B F#5/D F#5/E
I know that to you this may not be worth saying
B5 F#5 C#5 F#5
But to me any news from home is right
E5
From home is right
[Refrão]
A5 B5 D5
One day I'll return home
D5 B5
Going back while Mother is still there
F#5 B5 C#5 F#5
"Are you coming home this year?" Mother writes
[Verso 3]
F#5 B5 F#5 F#5/B F#5/D F#5/E
It tells of the birds that nest in the attic
B5 F#5 C#5 F#5
Through the hole in the roof where the rain's coming from
F#5 B5 F#5 F#5/B F#5/D F#5/E
The house where we live is no Kensington Palace
B5 F#5 C#5 F#5
It hasn't been painted since Father's been gone
E5
Father's been gone
[Refrão]
A5 B5 D5
One day I'll return home
D5 B5
Going back while Mother is still there
F#5 B5 C#5 F#5
"Are you coming home this year?" Mother writes
F#5 B5 C#5 F#5
"The weather's been awful this year," Mother writes
F#5 B5 C#5 F#5
"Are you coming home this year?" Mother writes
How to play Mother Writes
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#5. 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.