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The Author

Erick Baker

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Author by Erick Baker in the key of A

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

A
D
A
D

Verse 1
In Your HaAnds Is Where You Held Me
When I WDas A Baby BoyA​
Eyes Of BF#mlue In Gray December E​
Matchbox CaDrs And Army ToysA​
It Was Your TAurn To Be The Author
To Give More LDove Than You ReceiveAd
Like A MF#map You Gave DirectionE​
So That ID Could Chase My DreamsA​

Verse 2
In Your HanAds Is Where You Raised Me
Pushed Me DUp Into The ASky
Kissed My SF#mkinned-Up Knees And BrEoken Wings
'Til I FDinally Learned To FlyA​
In Your AHands I Learned Compassion
There's No DNeed To Be UnAkind
For HF#mate Is How You LoEse Things
And LDove Is How You FindA​

Chorus
One Day I PDray They Say That He's Just Like His FaAther
Boy I BF#met He Sure Does Make His Mama ProudE​
You Taught MeD Never Giving Up Is Never EAasy
And ALove Is What ELife Is All AboutA​

Verse 3
In Your AHands Is Where You Taught Me
Don't Let DPride Get In The WayA​
Hold TF#might To My ConvictionsE​
Don't Be AfraDid To Make MistakeAs
Be AProud Of All My Actions
It's Who You ADre Not What You HavAe
When You F#mLook Into The MirrorE​
Make Sure You LDike Who's Looking BackA​

Chorus
One Day I PDray They Say That He's Just Like His FaAther
Boy I BF#met He Sure Does Make His Mama ProudE​
You Taught MeD Never Giving Up Is Never EAasy
And ALove Is What ELife Is All AboutA​

Verse 4
In Your HaAnds Is Where You Made Me
Into The MDan I Am TodayA​
Most Of AlF#ml Know That I LoEve You
More Than WordDs Could Ever SayA​
For EverAything I Wanna Thank You
I'll Pass It ODn The Best I CaAn
It's My TF#murn To Be The AuEthor
As I HDold...
My DEaugher..
In MyA Hands
Also available in: C (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for The Author?

The chords for The Author are: A, D, F#m, E

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: A, D, F#m, E

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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