Mr. Writer
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Em F#
You, line em' up
C
look-at your shoes
Em
you hang names on your wall
F# C
then you shoot them all
Em F#
You-fly, around in planes
C
that bring you down
Em
to meet me who loves you
F# C
like me crashing to the ground
Am
Are you so lonely
C
you don't even know me
Am
but you'd like to stone me
Em G
Mr writer, why dont you tell it like it is
Am
why don't you tell it like it really is
C
before you go on home
Em F#
I used, to treat you right
C
give you my time
Em
but when i turn my back on you
F# C
let me do what you do
Em F#
You've just enough, in my own view
C
education to perform
Em
i'd like to shoot you all
Am
And then you go home
C
with you on your own
Am
what do you really know
Em G
Mr writer why don't you tell it like it is
Am
why dont you tell it like it really is
C
before you go on home
Am
And then you go home
C
with you on your own
Am
what do you even know
Em G
Mr writer why don't you tell it like it is
Am
why dont you tell it like it really is
C
before you go on home
How to play Mr. 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 Em. 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.