Key: G major•
Intro 1
C
G
Paperback writer
G5
G5
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G5
G5
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Verse 1
It took me years to write, will you take a look?
G5
It's based on a novel by a man named Lear
And I need a job
Paperback
G5
writer It's a
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Verse 2
And his clinging wife doesn't understand
It's a steady job
Interlude 1
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Paperback writer
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G5
G5
It's a
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Verse 3
I'll be writing more in a week or two
G5
I could make it longer if you like the style
I can change it 'round
Paperback
G5
writer If you
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Verse 4
It could make a million for you overnight
G5
If you must return it you can send it here
But I need a break
Interlude 2
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Paperback writer
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G5
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Outro 1
[Repeat and fade]
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TunerE A D G B E
ChordsC G Am11 G5 C5
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