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The Author

Erick Baker

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

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

D
G
D
G

Verse 1
In Your HaDnds Is Where You Held Me
When I WGas A Baby BoyD​
Eyes Of BBmlue In Gray DecemberA​
Matchbox CaGrs And Army ToysD​
It Was Your TDurn To Be The Author
To Give More LGove Than You ReceiveDd
Like A MBmap You Gave DirectioAn
So That IG Could Chase My DreamsD​

Verse 2
In Your HanDds Is Where You Raised Me
Pushed Me GUp Into The DSky
Kissed My SBmkinned-Up Knees And BAroken Wings
'Til I FGinally Learned To FlyD​
In Your DHands I Learned Compassion
There's No GNeed To Be UnDkind
For HBmate Is How You LAose Things
And LGove Is How You FindD​

Chorus
One Day I PGray They Say That He's Just Like His FaDther
Boy I BBmet He Sure Does Make His Mama ProuAd
You Taught MeG Never Giving Up Is Never EDasy
And DLove Is What ALife Is All AboutD​

Verse 3
In Your DHands Is Where You Taught Me
Don't Let GPride Get In The WayD​
Hold TBmight To My ConvictionAs
Don't Be AfraGid To Make MistakeDs
Be DProud Of All My Actions
It's Who You AGre Not What You HavDe
When You BmLook Into The MirroAr
Make Sure You LGike Who's Looking BackD​

Chorus
One Day I PGray They Say That He's Just Like His FaDther
Boy I BBmet He Sure Does Make His Mama ProuAd
You Taught MeG Never Giving Up Is Never EDasy
And DLove Is What ALife Is All AboutD​

Verse 4
In Your HaDnds Is Where You Made Me
Into The MGan I Am TodayD​
Most Of AlBml Know That I LAove You
More Than WordGs Could Ever SayD​
For EverDything I Wanna Thank You
I'll Pass It OGn The Best I CaDn
It's My TBmurn To Be The AAuthor
As I HGold...
My DAaugher..
In MyD Hands
Also available in: C (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Author?

The chords for The Author are: D, G, Bm, A

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: D, G, Bm, A

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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