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The Author

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

Intro
(Guitar Picking Pattern)

E
A
E
A

Verse 1
In Your HaEnds Is Where You Held Me
When I WAas A Baby BoyE​
Eyes Of BC#mlue In Gray December B​
Matchbox CaArs And Army ToysE​
It Was Your TEurn To Be The Author
To Give More LAove Than You ReceiveEd
Like A MC#map You Gave DirectionB​
So That IA Could Chase My DreamsE​

Verse 2
In Your HanEds Is Where You Raised Me
Pushed Me AUp Into The ESky
Kissed My SC#mkinned-Up Knees And BrBoken Wings
'Til I FAinally Learned To FlyE​
In Your EHands I Learned Compassion
There's No ANeed To Be UnEkind
For HC#mate Is How You LoBse Things
And LAove Is How You FindE​

Chorus
One Day I PAray They Say That He's Just Like His FaEther
Boy I BC#met He Sure Does Make His Mama ProudB​
You Taught MeA Never Giving Up Is Never EEasy
And ELove Is What BLife Is All AboutE​

Verse 3
In Your EHands Is Where You Taught Me
Don't Let APride Get In The WayE​
Hold TC#might To My ConvictionsB​
Don't Be AfraAid To Make MistakeEs
Be EProud Of All My Actions
It's Who You AAre Not What You HavEe
When You C#mLook Into The MirrorB​
Make Sure You LAike Who's Looking BackE​

Chorus
One Day I PAray They Say That He's Just Like His FaEther
Boy I BC#met He Sure Does Make His Mama ProudB​
You Taught MeA Never Giving Up Is Never EEasy
And ELove Is What BLife Is All AboutE​

Verse 4
In Your HaEnds Is Where You Made Me
Into The MAan I Am TodayE​
Most Of AlC#ml Know That I LoBve You
More Than WordAs Could Ever SayE​
For EverEything I Wanna Thank You
I'll Pass It OAn The Best I CaEn
It's My TC#murn To Be The AuBthor
As I HAold...
My DBaugher..
In MyE Hands
Also available in: C (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Author?

The chords for The Author are: E, A, C#m, B

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: E, A, C#m, B

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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