That's Why I Write Songs - Jamey Johnson Chords - E A D G B E Dsus2 - X X X 2 3 X Dm - X 4 X 2 3 X Bm7 - 2 2 4 2 3 2 G - 3 2 X X 3 3 A - X X 2 2 3 X I am sure that this is not completely correct, but it is close enough and since there are no submissions for this song I felt compelled to post SOMETHING since this is an incredible song that deserves to be played. Jamey Johnson holds to the true outlaw traditions of the Highwaymen members during their origional careers - definetely worth checking out! P.S. This is my virgin post so be kind! Fingerpick/arpeggiate throughout song - find you'r own pattern n rythm Dsus2 Dm Bm7 G (x2) G A Dsus2 (opt. hammer a string w/ the A chord) Dsus2 Dm You fell in love and threw it away Bm G You're lookin' for the perfect thing to say Dsus2 Bm7 But you're no good with words well that's OK G A Dsus2 That's why I write songs Dsus2 Dm Might make you laugh or make you cry Bm7 G It might help you make it througha bad good-bye Dsus2 Bm7 Cuz you been through it...(speaks)but so have I G A Dsus2 That's why I write songs G A Dsus2 I remember all the times I fell G A Dsus2 Like somebody knew me all to well G Bm7 It was my life story I was listening to G A I don't know 'bout you Dsus2 Dm But I buried family and a few good friends Bm7 G Held a brand new baby in my hands Dsus2 Bm7 You see this ain't just what I do.....It's who I am G A Dsus2 That's why I write songs (Break) Dsus2 Dm Bm7 G (x2) G A Dsus2 G A Dsus2 I remember how it blew my mind G A Dsus2 When I played my song and watched a grown man cry G A Bm7 It was at that moment where I just knew G A What I was born to do Dsus2 Dm You see most songwriters never get the fame Bm7 G And most folks don't even recognize their names Dsus2 Bm7 G A (emphasize G&A) But chances are you've probably sang along Dsus2 Dm To Harlen Howard or Bob Mcdill Bm7 G To Whitey Shaffer..and my friend Whispering Bill Dsus2 Bm7 And all the songs that ever gave us chills......(pause) G A Dsus2 (hit and hold to fade) That's why I write songs
