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Write Away

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Intro: [  Fm  C] x4
You need lFmove, write a lCetter. You need lFmove, write awCay.
Get it dFmown, you'll feel bCetter, send it Fmnow, write awCay.
CmHey Cinderella, did you neFed that other fella?
On the wEbrong side of midnight your dFefences slipped away.
CmYou need attention, so I thFink it's worth a mention.
That if EbI can deliver, well, there woFuldn't be no heavy price yo pCay.
You need love, write a...
Inter: like Intro.
Hey Margarita, I can think of nothing sweeter.
But the taste of your necter, seems to lead the boys astray.
Don't you forget it, well, you know you won't regret it.
Say I've got the answer, you were looking at it long before today.
You need love, write a...
You need love, write a letter. You need love, write away
If you need to feel better, do it now, now, now write away.

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The story behind the song

This song comes from Paul McCartney's 1986 album, Press to Play, his first collection of original songs in three years. As a musician known for his melodic bass playing, versatile tenor vocals, and eclectic musical explorations, McCartney sought to give the album a contemporary sound. Playing this song means tapping into the creative spirit of an artist who shaped popular music, from his early days influenced by jazz and rock and roll to his groundbreaking work with the Beatles. It's a chance to connect with the ongoing musical journey of a legendary songwriter.

AI-written from these sources:Press to Play — Wikipedia ↗Paul McCartney — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Write Away

by Paul McCartney

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Fm C

Intro: [ ] x4

Fm C Fm C

You need love, write a letter. You need love, write away.

Fm C Fm C

Get it down, you'll feel better, send it now, write away.

Cm F

Hey Cinderella, did you need that other fella?

Eb F

On the wrong side of midnight your defences slipped away.

Cm F

You need attention, so I think it's worth a mention.

Eb F C

That if I can deliver, well, there wouldn't be no heavy price yo pay.

You need love, write a...

Inter: like Intro.

Hey Margarita, I can think of nothing sweeter.

But the taste of your necter, seems to lead the boys astray.

Don't you forget it, well, you know you won't regret it.

Say I've got the answer, you were looking at it long before today.

You need love, write a...

You need love, write a letter. You need love, write away

If you need to feel better, do it now, now, now write away.

About Write Away Chords by Paul McCartney

Learn how to play Write Away by Paul McCartney with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Write Away chords”, “Write Away guitar chords”, or “Paul McCartney Write Away 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 Write Away chords and for experienced players who want accurate Write Away lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Fm, C, Cm, F, Eb.

FAQ — Write Away by Paul McCartney

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Can I transpose "Write Away" to a different key?

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Is "Write Away" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Write Away" by Paul McCartney with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Paul McCartney below.

What key is "Write Away" in?

The chords for "Write Away" show the original chord names (including Fm, C, Cm, F, Eb). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.