Write You a Song
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[Intro ]
E (one bar)
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E|-----------------------|
B|-----------------------|
G|---4--6--9--8--9--11---|
D|---x--x--x--x--x--x----|
A|---2--4--7--6--7--9----|
E|-----------------------|
(I don't...)
E B
I don't know how to make lots of money
E B
I got debts that I'm trying to pay
A E C#m
I can't buy you nice things, like big diamond rings
F#m B
But that don't mean much anyway
E B
I can't give you the house you've been dreaming
E B
If I could I would build it alone
A E C#m
I'd be out there all day, just hammering away
F#m B
To make us a place of our own
C#m A E B
I will write you a song
C#m A E B
That's how you'll know that my love is still strong
C#m A E B
I will write you a song
F#m A E B E
And you'll know from this song that I just can't go on without you
E B
I don't know that I'd make a good soldier
E B
I don't believe in being violent and cruel
A E C#m
I don't know how to fight, but I'll draw blood tonight
F#m B
If somebody tries hurting you
C#m A E B
I will write you a song
C#m A E B
That's how you'll know that my love is still strong
C#m A E B
I will write you a song
F#m A E B A
And you'll know from this song that I just can't go on without you
E B A
Now that it's out on the table (it's out on the table)
E B A
Both of us knew all along (knew all along)
E B C#m
I've got your love and then you've got my song
SOLO: A E B - C#m A E B 2x - A E
E B
I don't know how to make lots of money
E B
I don't know all the right things to do
A E C#m
I can't say where we'll go, but the one thing I know
F#m B
Is how to be a good man to you
F#m B (strong)
Until I die that's what I'll do
C#m A E B
I will write you a song
C#m A E B
That's how you'll know that my love is still strong
C#m A E B
I will write you a song
F#m A E B (strong)
And you'll know from this song that I just can't go on without...
C#m A E B
I will write you a song (I will write you a song)
C#m A E B
That's how you'll know that my love is still strong (love is still strong)
C#m A E B
I will write you a song
F#m A E B E
And you'll know from this song that I just can't go on without you
How to play Write You a Song
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 E. 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.