Chord Req: Writer of Songs (Harvey Andrews)

Subject: Chord Req: Harvey Andrews 'Writer of songs'
From: widowmaker
Date: 11 Jan 10 - 06:35 PM

Hello catters, can anyone help with the chords for Harvey Andrews " Writer of Songs" for guitar?

Subject: RE: Chord Req: Harvey Andrews 'Writer of songs'
From: GUEST,999
Date: 11 Jan 10 - 07:03 PM

Can you post any lines from the song?

Subject: Lyr Add: WRITER OF SONGS (Harvey Andrews)
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 11 Jan 10 - 08:04 PM

WRITER OF SONGS by Harvey Andrews

from 'Writer of Songs' - first released 1972. CD release by Essex Music Int, no date HASKA CD:003 available from Harvey's website

I always wanted to be a someone
To climb those mountains that no-one had stood on
To tell the world that I'd take it all - on my shoulders.

Maybe a writer of books that made me
A name in papers that would acclaim me
The greatest writers would meet to name me - genius.

I'd cover canvas with solid colour
Until they'd say that there was no other
And old Picasso, he'd call me his brother and friend.

I'd build the bridges, the ships and the towers
I'd be Frank Lloyd Wright, with Brunel's powers
And I would think of designs for hours each day.

But they ignored my greatest writing
They scorned my painting, said it was frightening
Told me my buildings would fall to lightning - and rain.

Soon they were saying I was a failure
That I'd never make it, I should be a tailor
Or failing that try the sea as a sailor of boats
So let others paint now, their touch is lighter
Some other author can become the great fighter
I'll be content just to be a writer of songs.

And some will love them and others will hate them
And I'll just hope that someone will rate them
And maybe someday, investigate them - seriously.

Subject: RE: Chord Req: Harvey Andrews 'Writer of songs'
From: Tig
Date: 12 Jan 10 - 06:43 PM

If in doubt widowmaker your best bet is to pm Harvey. He's a Catter as well as a great fella and is always ready to help.

Subject: RE: Chord Req: Harvey Andrews 'Writer of songs'
From: Leadfingers
Date: 12 Jan 10 - 07:22 PM

My copy of the book is in the attic ! I'll see if I can dig it out and post the chords

Subject: RE: Chord Req: Harvey Andrews 'Writer of songs'
From: Leadfingers
Date: 13 Jan 10 - 04:23 PM

Db--Dbsus4--Db--Db(2)--
Db I always wanted Ebm7/Dbbass to be a someone

Dbmaj9 To climb those mountains that Ebm7/Dbbass no-one had stood on

Db To tell the world that I'd Ab7 take it all - on my Db shoulders.

Thats straight from the book Copyright 1971 Essex Music International Ltd

Subject: RE: Chord Req: Harvey Andrews 'Writer of songs'
From: widowmaker
Date: 14 Jan 10 - 03:04 AM

Thanks i knew you wouldnt't let me down and the man himself contacted me with the same details. Great catters