Sweet – Paperback Writer (Guitar)
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As recorded by Sweet
(1971 recording from the 2023 Album AT THE BEEB - THE BBC RADIO SESSIONS)
[Intro]
N.C. G7
Paperback writer (paperback writer)[Verse 1]
G Dear Sir or Madam, will you read my book? G It took me years to write, will you take a look? G It's based on a novel by a man named Lear C And I need a job, so I want to be a paperback writer G N.C. Paperback writer
[Verse 2]
G It's the story of a dirty man G And his clinging wife doesn't understand G His son is working for the Daily Mail C It's a steady job but he wants to be a paperback writer G Paperback writer N.C. G7 Paperback writer (paperback writer)
[Verse 3]
G It's a thousand pages, give or take a few G I'll be writing more in a week or two G I can make it longer if you like the style C I can change it round and I want to be a paperback writer G Paperback writer
[Verse 4]
G If you really like it you can have the rights G It could make a million for you overnight G If you must return it, you can send it here C But I need a break and I want to be a paperback writer G Paperback writer N.C. G7 Paperback writer (paperback writer)
[Outro]
G7 Paperback writer - paperback writer G7 Paperback writer - paperback writer C A paperback writer G Paperback writer