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Mother Writes

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Mother Writes by Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera

Intro
F#5

Verse 1
The F#5Postman's Arrived And He'sB5 Brought Me F#5A LetF#5/Bter   F#5/D      F#5/E
A B5HandwritingF#5 Shaky It'C#5s MerelyF#5 A Scrawl
But F#5Still I Can Find NoB5 PenmanshipF#5 BetF#5/Bter   F#5/D      F#5/E
It's B5From An OldF#5 Lady Who'C#5s Feeble AF#5nd Small

Verse 2
It F#5Tells Me That Our AwfulB5 Dog, AlwayF#5s HeaF#5/Brty   F#5/D      F#5/E
Has B5Lately BeenF#5 Hurt In SomC#5e TerribF#5le Fight
I F#5Know That To You This MayB5 Not Be WortF#5h SayF#5/Bing   F#5/D      F#5/E
B5But To MeF#5 Any NewC#5s From Home F#5Is Right
From Home Is E5Right

Chorus
One A5DayB5 I'll ReturD5n Home
D5Going Back While Mother Is StillB5 There
"F#5Are You ComingB5 Home ThiC#5s Year?" MothF#5er Writes

Verse 3
It F#5Tells Of The Birds ThatB5 Nest In The F#5AttiF#5/Bc     F#5/D      F#5/E
Through The B5Hole In TheF#5 Roof Where ThC#5e Rain's ComiF#5ng From
The F#5House Where We Live Is NoB5 Kensington F#5PalaF#5/Bce    F#5/D      F#5/E
It B5Hasn't BeenF#5 Painted SincC#5e Father's BeF#5en Gone
Father's Been E5Gone

Chorus
One A5DayB5 I'll ReturD5n Home
D5Going Back While Mother Is StillB5 There
"F#5Are You ComingB5 Home ThiC#5s Year?" MothF#5er Writes
"The F#5Weather's BeenB5 Awful ThiC#5s Year," MothF#5er Writes
"F#5Are You ComingB5 Home ThiC#5s Year?" MothF#5er Writes
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FAQ

What are the chords for Mother Writes?

The chords for Mother Writes are: F#5, B5, F#5/B, F#5/D, F#5/E, C#5, E5, A5, D5

What is the original key of Mother Writes?

The original key is F#.

What is the difficulty of playing Mother Writes?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Mother Writes in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Mother Writes be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Mother Writes on ukulele?

Chord Mother Writes can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Mother Writes?

Mother Writes uses 9 chords: F#5, B5, F#5/B, F#5/D, F#5/E, C#5, E5, A5, D5

What is the easiest way to play Mother Writes?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Mother Writes released in?

Mother Writes was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Mother Writes?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Mother Writes to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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