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I Could Write A Book

Richard Rodgers

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for I Could Write A Book by Richard Rodgers in the key of D

Level: Advanced Decade: 1940s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Romance Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
A
If They Asked Dmaj7      Bm9Me    Em7   I CouldA7 Write A BooDk      D  A7​
About The Way You DWalk And WhiA7sper And Look D     D#dim          Em7      A7​
I Could Write D/F#   ThA#/Fe      Em7 PreA7face On HBm7ow   E7(b9)We        AMet C#7​
 So The World F#m7Would Never ForBm7get  E7     Em7      A7​

B1
And The Simple  Dmaj7      Bm9      Em7Secret A7Of The PloDt    D  A7​
Is Just To Tell TDhem That I LovA7e You D        D#dim A Lot   Em7      A7​
Then The World DD/F#iscoverA#/Fs      Em7    A7As My Am7   BD7ook Ends G    Gm7    C7​
How To Make TwoD   LoveB7rs OfEm7 FriAends   D         Em7    A7​

B2
And The Simple  Dmaj7      Bm9      Em7Secret A7Of The PloDt    D  A7​
Is Just To Tell TDhem That I LovA7e You D        D#dim A Lot   Em7      A7​
Then The World DD/F#iscoverA#/Fs      Em7    A7As My Am7   BD7ook Ends G    Gm7    C7​
How To Make TwoD   LoveB7rs OfEm7 FriAends   D​
Also available in: Cmaj7 (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for I Could Write A Book?

The chords for I Could Write A Book are: Dmaj7, Bm9, Em7, A7, D, D#dim, D/F#, A#/F, Bm7, E7(b9), A, C#7

What is the original key of I Could Write A Book?

The original key is Cmaj7.

What is the difficulty of playing I Could Write A Book?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play I Could Write A Book in another key?

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

Can I Could Write A Book be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play I Could Write A Book on ukulele?

Chord I Could Write A Book can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in I Could Write A Book?

I Could Write A Book uses 12 chords: Dmaj7, Bm9, Em7, A7, D, D#dim, D/F#, A#/F, Bm7, E7(b9), A, C#7

What is the easiest way to play I Could Write A Book?

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 I Could Write A Book released in?

I Could Write A Book was released in the 1940s. See more 1940s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for I Could Write A Book?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch I Could Write A Book 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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