Written Permission
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Capo 5
Intro: G
verse 1
Well, I left your life by the side of the road
I got a clear conscience, decoded the code
C G
Your bags are packed, you're already gone
Dm7
And that's the last you'll hear of me
G
Move on, move on
verse 2
I got a 'For Sale' sign and a brain in my head
I have paid my dues, I'm not crazy or dead
C G
I know life is hard, well so am I
Dm7
Don't cry for me
G
Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye
[Refrão] C G Dm7
'Cause I have laid down my guns and ammunition
C
You can go now, you can go now, you can leave now
G
This is my written permission
verse 3
I've been fighting for you for most of my life
I fought as a girlfriend, I fought as a wife
C G
Oh, prisoners they say are no one to love
Dm7
Well, I'm throwing in the towel
G
I'm taking off the gloves
[Refrão] C G Dm7
'Cause I have laid down my guns and ammunition
C
You can go now, you can go now, you can leave now
G
This is my written permission
Bridge
F
And when you tell Susan that you love her
G
You can look her in the eye
F
And when you tell Gina
G Dm7
You can look her in the eye
You can sleep with yourself
G
You can sleep with your lies
Your lies, your lies, your lies
C G
I'm okay now, goodbye
[Refrão] C G Dm7
'Cause I have laid down my guns and ammunition
C
You can go now, you can go now, you can leave now
G
This is my written permission
How to play Written Permission
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 G. 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.