Thats Why I Write Songs

Dsus2  - X X X 2 3 X
Dm     - X 4 X 2 3 X
Bm7    - 2 2 4 2 3 2
G      - 3 2 X X 3 3
A      - X X 2 2 3 X

I am sure that this is not 
completely correct, but it is close 
enough and since
there are no submissions for this 
song I felt compelled to post 
SOMETHING since
this is an incredible song that 
deserves to be played. Jamey Johnson
 holds to the
true outlaw traditions of the 
Highwaymen members during their 
origional careers -
definetely worth checking out! P.S. 
This is my virgin post so be kind!


Fingerpick/arpeggiate throughout 
song - find you'r own pattern n 
rythm

Dsus2  Dm  Bm7  G (x2)
G  A  Dsus2  (opt. hammer a string 
w/ the A chord)

Dsus2            Dm
You fell in love and threw it away
Bm                             G
You're lookin' for the perfect thing
 to say
Dsus2                              
But you're no good with words well 
Bm7
that's OK
G          A       Dsus2
That's why I write songs

Dsus2                   Dm
Might make you laugh or make you cry
Continues after the ad
Bm7                                
It might help you make it througha 
G
bad good-bye
Dsus2              
Cuz you been through 
               Bm7
it...(speaks)but so have I
G          A       Dsus2
That's why I write songs

G                  A       Dsus2
I remember all the times I fell
G                     A      Dsus2
Like somebody knew me all to well
G                    Bm7
It was my life story I was listening
 to
G                  A
I don't know 'bout you

Dsus2                   Dm
But I buried family and a few good 
friends
Bm7                   G
Held a brand new baby in my hands
Dsus2                        
You see this ain't just what I 
         Bm7
do.....It's who I am
G          A       Dsus2
That's why I write songs

(Break)
Dsus2  Dm  Bm7  G (x2)
G  A  Dsus2

G                 A       Dsus2
I remember how it blew my mind
G                                 
When I played my song and watched 
A           Dsus2
a grown man cry
G                     A           
It was at that moment where I just
 Bm7
 knew
G               A
What I was born to do

Dsus2                    Dm
You see most songwriters never get 
the fame
Bm7                               
And most folks don't even 
  G
recognize their names
Dsus2                           Bm7 
        G   A (emphasize G&A)
But chances are you've probably sang
 along

Dsus2               Dm
To Harlen Howard or Bob Mcdill
Bm7                              
To Whitey Shaffer..and my friend 
G
Whispering Bill
Dsus2                       Bm7
And all the songs that ever gave us 
chills......(pause)
G          A       Dsus2 (hit and 
hold to fade)
That's why I write songs