Chords used:
{eADGBE}
G 320033
C x32010
[riff 1]
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G
Dear Sir or Madam, will you read my book?
It took me years to write, will you take a look?
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 (riff 1)
Paperback writer
G
It's a dirty story of a dirty man
And his clinging wife doesn't understand
His son is working for the Daily Mail
C
It's a steady job but he wants to be a paperback writer,
G
Paper back writer.
Paperback writer...
G
It's a thousand pages, give or take a few
I'll be writing more in a week or two
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 (riff 1)
Paperback writer
If you really like it you can have the rights
It could make a million for you overnight
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
Paperback writer...
[Riff 1]
G
Paperback writer
Paperback writer
Paperback writer
Paperback writer (repeat and fade)
