Chord Thats Why I Write Songs by Jamey Johnson

that’s why i write songs - jamey johnson chords - E A D G B E Dsus2 - x x x 2 3 xdm - x 4 x 2 3 xbm7 - 2 2 4 2 3 2 G - 3 2 x x 3 3 A - x x 2 2 3 xi 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