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That's Why I Write Songs - Jamey Johnson Chords - E A D G B E Dsus2 - X X X 2 3 X Dm - X 4 X 2 3 X Bm7 - 2 2 4 2 3 2 G - 3 2 X X 3 3 A - X X 2 2 3 X I am sure that this is not completely correct, but it is close enough and since there are no submissions for this song I felt compelled to post SOMETHING since this is an incredible song that deserves to be played. Jamey Johnson holds to the true outlaw traditions of the Highwaymen members during their origional careers - definetely worth checking out! P.S. This is my virgin post so be kind! Fingerpick/arpeggiate throughout song - find you'r own pattern n rythm Dsus2 Dm Bm7 G (x2) G A Dsus2 (opt. hammer a string w/ the A chord)
Dsus2You fell in love Dmand threw it away BmYou're lookin' for the perfect Gthing to say Dsus2But you're no good with words well Bm7that's OK GThat's why AI write Dsus2songs
Dsus2Might make you laugh or Dmmake you cry Bm7It might help you make it througha Gbad good-bye Dsus2Cuz you been through it...(speaks)Bm7but so have I GThat's why AI write Dsus2songs
GI remember all the Atimes I Dsus2fell GLike somebody knew me Aall to Dsus2well GIt was my life story Bm7I was listening to GI don't know 'bout Ayou
Dsus2But I buried family and Dma few good friends Bm7Held a brand new baby Gin my hands Dsus2You see this ain't just what I do.....Bm7It's who I am GThat's why AI write Dsus2songs
(Break) Dsus2 Dm Bm7 G (x2) G A Dsus2
GI remember how it Ablew my Dsus2mind GWhen I played my song and watched Aa grown man Dsus2cry GIt was at that moment Awhere I just Bm7knew GWhat I was born Ato do
Dsus2You see most songwriters Dmnever get the fame Bm7And most folks don't even recognize Gtheir names Dsus2 Bm7 G A (emphasize G&A) But chances are you've probably sang along
Dsus2To Harlen Howard or DmBob Mcdill Bm7To Whitey Shaffer..and my friend GWhispering Bill Dsus2And all the songs that ever Bm7gave us chills......(pause) G A Dsus2 (hit and hold to fade) That's why I write songs