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The Author

Erick Baker

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Author by Erick Baker

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Acoustic Theme: Family Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
(Guitar Picking Pattern)

C
F
C
F

Verse 1
In Your HaCnds Is Where You Held Me
When I WFas A Baby BoyC​
Eyes Of BAmlue In Gray DecemberG​
Matchbox CaFrs And Army ToysC​
It Was Your TCurn To Be The Author
To Give More LFove Than You ReceiveCd
Like A MAmap You Gave DirectioGn
So That IF Could Chase My DreamsC​

Verse 2
In Your HanCds Is Where You Raised Me
Pushed Me FUp Into The CSky
Kissed My SAmkinned-Up Knees And BGroken Wings
'Til I FFinally Learned To FlyC​
In Your CHands I Learned Compassion
There's No FNeed To Be UnCkind
For HAmate Is How You LGose Things
And LFove Is How You FindC​

Chorus
One Day I PFray They Say That He's Just Like His FaCther
Boy I BAmet He Sure Does Make His Mama ProuGd
You Taught MeF Never Giving Up Is Never ECasy
And CLove Is What GLife Is All AboutC​

Verse 3
In Your CHands Is Where You Taught Me
Don't Let FPride Get In The WayC​
Hold TAmight To My ConvictionGs
Don't Be AfraFid To Make MistakeCs
Be CProud Of All My Actions
It's Who You AFre Not What You HavCe
When You AmLook Into The MirroGr
Make Sure You LFike Who's Looking BackC​

Chorus
One Day I PFray They Say That He's Just Like His FaCther
Boy I BAmet He Sure Does Make His Mama ProuGd
You Taught MeF Never Giving Up Is Never ECasy
And CLove Is What GLife Is All AboutC​

Verse 4
In Your HaCnds Is Where You Made Me
Into The MFan I Am TodayC​
Most Of AlAml Know That I LGove You
More Than WordFs Could Ever SayC​
For EverCything I Wanna Thank You
I'll Pass It OFn The Best I CaCn
It's My TAmurn To Be The AGuthor
As I HFold...
My DGaugher..
In MyC Hands
Also available in: D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Author?

The chords for The Author are: C, F, Am, G

What is the original key of The Author?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing The Author?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play The Author in another key?

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

Can The Author be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play The Author on ukulele?

Chord The Author can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The Author?

The Author uses 4 chords: C, F, Am, G

What is the easiest way to play The Author?

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 The Author released in?

The Author was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Author?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Author 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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