Writing
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Capo 3
G2 C2 G2 C2 G2 C2 G2 C2
G2 C2 G2 C2 G2 C2
Is there anything left, . maybe steak and eggs
G2 C2 Dm6 E7 Am
Waking up to washing up, making up your bed
Am Em D D6 D C Am7 G2 C2
La-zy days, my ra-zor blade could use a better edge
G2 C2 G2 C2 G2 C2
G2 C2 G2 C2 G2 C2 G2
It's enough to make you laugh, . relax in a nice cool bath
C2 Dm6 E7 Am
Inspiration for navigation of our new found craft
Am Em D D6 D C Am7 G2 C2
I know you and you know me, it's always half and half
G2 C2 G2 C2 G2 C2
F#7 Bm7 E7 A
And we were oh oh, so you know not the kind to dawdle
G#m7 C#7 F#7 C#7 F F#
Will the things we wrote today sound as good tomorrow
Bm7 E7 Amaj7 F#m7
We will still be writing in approaching years
G#m7 C#7 F#7 C#7 F#
Stifling yawns on Sundays as the weekends disappear
G2 C2 G2 C2
We could stretch our legs if we'd half a mind
G2 C2 G2 C2
. But don't disturb us if you hear us trying
Dm6 E7 Am
To instigate the structure of another line or two
Am Em D D6 D C
Cause writing's lighting up, and I like life enough to see it through
G2 C2 G2 C2 G2 C2 G2 C2
F#7 Bm7 E7 A
And we were oh oh, so you know not the kind to dawdle
G#m7 C#7 F#7 C#7 F F#
Will the things we wrote today sound as good tomorrow
Bm7 E7 Amaj7 F#m7
We will still be writing in approaching years
G#m7 C#7 F#7 C#7 F#
Stifling yawns on Sundays as the weekends disappear
G2 C2 G2 C2 G2 C2 G2 C2 Dm6 E7 Am
Am Em D D6 D C Am7
G2 C2 G2 C2 G2 C2 G2 C2
G2 C2 G2 C2
We could stretch our legs if we'd half a mind
G2 C2 G2 C2
. But don't disturb us if you hear us trying
Dm6 E7 Am
To instigate the structure of another line or two
Am Em D D6 D C
Cause writing's lighting up, and I like life enough to see it through
G2 C2
Am Em D D6 D C
Cause writing's lighting up, and I like life enough to see it through
G2 C2 G2 C2 G2 C2 G2
How to play Writing
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 G2. 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.