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The Author

Erick Baker

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

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

G
C
G
C

Verse 1
In Your HaGnds Is Where You Held Me
When I WCas A Baby BoyG​
Eyes Of BEmlue In Gray DecemberD​
Matchbox CaCrs And Army ToysG​
It Was Your TGurn To Be The Author
To Give More LCove Than You ReceiveGd
Like A MEmap You Gave DirectioDn
So That IC Could Chase My DreamsG​

Verse 2
In Your HanGds Is Where You Raised Me
Pushed Me CUp Into The GSky
Kissed My SEmkinned-Up Knees And BDroken Wings
'Til I FCinally Learned To FlyG​
In Your GHands I Learned Compassion
There's No CNeed To Be UnGkind
For HEmate Is How You LDose Things
And LCove Is How You FindG​

Chorus
One Day I PCray They Say That He's Just Like His FaGther
Boy I BEmet He Sure Does Make His Mama ProuDd
You Taught MeC Never Giving Up Is Never EGasy
And GLove Is What DLife Is All AboutG​

Verse 3
In Your GHands Is Where You Taught Me
Don't Let CPride Get In The WayG​
Hold TEmight To My ConvictionDs
Don't Be AfraCid To Make MistakeGs
Be GProud Of All My Actions
It's Who You ACre Not What You HavGe
When You EmLook Into The MirroDr
Make Sure You LCike Who's Looking BackG​

Chorus
One Day I PCray They Say That He's Just Like His FaGther
Boy I BEmet He Sure Does Make His Mama ProuDd
You Taught MeC Never Giving Up Is Never EGasy
And GLove Is What DLife Is All AboutG​

Verse 4
In Your HaGnds Is Where You Made Me
Into The MCan I Am TodayG​
Most Of AlEml Know That I LDove You
More Than WordCs Could Ever SayG​
For EverGything I Wanna Thank You
I'll Pass It OCn The Best I CaGn
It's My TEmurn To Be The ADuthor
As I HCold...
My DDaugher..
In MyG Hands
Also available in: C (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Author?

The chords for The Author are: G, C, Em, D

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: G, C, Em, D

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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