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Ill Write A Song For You

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1/11

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 11Position: 9

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

The chords below are shown, for simplicity, as if you were not playing the A bass note.
The bass note holds on the A (open A string) note through
the all of the chords during the intro and verses if you are fingerpicking.
If strumming, I would just play the 3 high strings throughout the verse.
This song uses 4 different shapes for the A chord.  I noted them as A, A*, A** and A***
Chord shapes used in the intro and verse are:
    A**          Bm7  A*     Em7  
e|--9-------7-------5-------O---|
B|--10------7-------5-------3---|
G|--9-------7-------6-------4---|
D|------------------7-------5---|
A|------------------------------|
E|------------------------------|
with a little work you can figure out the hammer ons and pulloffs to make the melody 
The chord shapes used in the outro and the break are:
         F#m        C#       F#m7        B        E11       Bb  A***
e|--9--------9-------9-------7-------7-------6------5---|
B|--10-------9-------10------7-------7-------6------5---|
G|--11-------10------9-------8-------7-------7------6---|
D|--11-------11------11------9-------7-------8------7---|
A|--9--------11------9-------9-------7-------8------7---|
E|-----------9---------------7---------------6------5---|
A**
I thirst but never quench
Bm7I know the consequence,
A*            Em7  
feeling as I do
A**
We're in a spinning top
Bm7Where, tell me, will it stop
A*                Em7  
And what am I to say
A**
Open our music book,
Bm7that only few can look
    A*                   Em7  
And I'll write a song for you, oooooh
A**         Bm7   Bm7   Dmaj7      Bm7  A*
hoooooo
A**
Love is a symphony,
Bm7hearts in one melody
       A*                Em7  
'Cause I write a song for you
A**
Sounds never dissipate,
Bm7they only recreate
A*          Em7  
In another place
A**
There in your silent night
Bm7Joy of a song's delight
A*
I write a song for you
    Em7You write a song for me
F#we write a song for lBmoooovEe of
ALooooove
F#mpah padah  C#paaaah
F#m7pah padah  Bpaaaah
        E11           Bb  A***
pah padah  paaaaaaah  aaaaaaaah
A**
My magical mystique,
                Bm7  A*
finding it all complete
In a lovely facEm7e,
A**
feeling we try to chase
                  Bm7  A*
Memories that won't erase,
stay forever nEm7ew
A**
We have a magic box
Bm7in which is never locked,
A*
and I'll write a song for you.
Em7You write a song for me
F#We'll write a song, of
BmLoveC#m  D  
EOf
F#mLoveC#  F#m7  B  
        E11           Bb  A****
{outro}
F#m       C#          F#m7      B
        E11           Bb  A****
(repeat ad nauseum)

All chords in this song (15)

The story behind the song

"I'll Write A Song For You" comes from Earth, Wind & Fire, an iconic American band celebrated for their fusion of jazz, R&B, soul, funk, disco, pop, Latin, and Afro-pop. Known for their dynamic horn section, energetic stage shows, and the contrast between Philip Bailey's falsetto and Maurice White's tenor vocals, their music often carries a vibrant, uplifting spirit. Playing this song can connect you to the rich, genre-spanning legacy of a group that has moved millions with their distinctive sound.

AI-written from these sources:Earth, Wind & Fire — Wikipedia ↗

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Ill Write A Song For You

by Earth, Wind & Fire

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Bm7

Em7

F#m

F#m7

E11

Dmaj7

C#m

The chords below are shown, for simplicity, as if you were not playing the A bass note.

The bass note holds on the A (open A string) note through

the all of the chords during the intro and verses if you are fingerpicking.

If strumming, I would just play the 3 high strings throughout the verse.

A A A A

This song uses 4 different shapes for the A chord. I noted them as , *, ** and ***

Chord shapes used in the intro and verse are:

A Bm7 A Em7

** *

e|--9-------7-------5-------O---|

B|--10------7-------5-------3---|

G|--9-------7-------6-------4---|

D|------------------7-------5---|

A|------------------------------|

E|------------------------------|

with a little work you can figure out the hammer ons and pulloffs to make the melody

The chord shapes used in the outro and the break are:

F#m C# F#m7 B E11 Bb A

***

e|--9--------9-------9-------7-------7-------6------5---|

B|--10-------9-------10------7-------7-------6------5---|

G|--11-------10------9-------8-------7-------7------6---|

D|--11-------11------11------9-------7-------8------7---|

A|--9--------11------9-------9-------7-------8------7---|

E|-----------9---------------7---------------6------5---|

I thirst but never quench

Bm7

I know the consequence,

A Em7

feeling as I do

We're in a spinning top

Bm7

Where, tell me, will it stop

A Em7

And what am I to say

Open our music book,

Bm7

that only few can look

A Em7

And I'll write a song for you, oooooh

A Bm7 Bm7 Dmaj7 Bm7 A

** *

hoooooo

Love is a symphony,

Bm7

hearts in one melody

A Em7

'Cause I write a song for you

Sounds never dissipate,

Bm7

they only recreate

A Em7

In another place

There in your silent night

Bm7

Joy of a song's delight

I write a song for you

Em7

You write a song for me

F# Bm E

we write a song for loooove of

Looooove

F#m C#

pah padah paaaah

F#m7 B

pah padah paaaah

E11 Bb A

***

pah padah paaaaaaah aaaaaaaah

My magical mystique,

Bm7 A

finding it all complete

Em7

In a lovely face,

feeling we try to chase

Bm7 A

Memories that won't erase,

Em7

stay forever new

We have a magic box

Bm7

in which is never locked,

and I'll write a song for you.

Em7

You write a song for me

We'll write a song, of

Bm C#m D

Love

F#m C# F#m7 B

Love

E11 Bb A

****

{outro}

F#m C# F#m7 B

E11 Bb A

****

(repeat ad nauseum)

About Ill Write A Song For You Chords by Earth, Wind & Fire

Learn how to play Ill Write A Song For You by Earth, Wind & Fire with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Ill Write A Song For You chords”, “Ill Write A Song For You guitar chords”, or “Earth, Wind & Fire Ill Write A Song For You chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Ill Write A Song For You chords and for experienced players who want accurate Ill Write A Song For You lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, Bm7, Em7, B, G, D.

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What key is "Ill Write A Song For You" in?

The chords for "Ill Write A Song For You" show the original chord names (including A, Bm7, Em7, B, G, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.