I Wrote These

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I W r o t e T h e s e ( 2 0 0 9 )

T h e U n o f f i c i a l G u i t a r / U k u l e l e C h o r d s

J U L I A N U N E S

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+--------------------------PLEASE NOTE--------------------------+

+ This file is Jordan Lapping’s own work and represents his +

+ interpretation of the song. You may only use this file for +

+ private study, scholarship, or research. The contents may not +

+ be duplicated for use with other websites without written +

+ permission. Thank you for understanding. Enjoy. +

+---------------------------------------------------------------+

ARTIST: Julia Nunes

ALBUM: I Wrote These (2009)

GERNE: Acoustic/Ukulele

SONGS:

1. Maybe I Will [Ukulele]

2. Into The Sunshine

3. First Impressions [Ukulele]

4. Binoculars

5. Pen To Paper

6. Short And Sweet

7. Welcome Vacation

8. You Were

9. Stairwell [Ukulele]

10. Regrets

11. Odd [Ukulele]

12. Sugar Coats

13. Roles Reversed

14. The Debt [Ukulele]

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G u i t a r a s a U k u l e l e

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Anyone familiar with Julia Nunes and her work will know that one of her most

used instruments is the Ukulele. This particular album features both Ukulele and

Acoustic Guitar pieces. Here I will clear up how to mimic the Ukulele sound on

an acoustic or classical Guitar, for anyone without a Ukulele instrument.

The best way to immitate the sound of a Ukulele on an acoustic or classical Guitar

is to place a Capo on the 5th fret. You now have a Ukulele! This works because,

much like the Guitar standard tuning is EADGBe, the Ukulele standard tuning is

GCEA, as there are only four strings. Now by playing just the highest four strings

(the original xxDGBe strings on the Guitar) this is the easiest and closest way to

mimic the sound of a standard tuned Ukulele.

This not only means that you have an impromptu Ukulele, but you can now finger

the chords identically as you would if you were actually playing a Ukulele. In this

online guide, I will show the Ukulele fingerings for each chord used, taking into

consideration the Capo on the 5th fret. If you have a Ukulele, feel free to follow

along with the same fingerings, only ignore the Guitar Capo. With that said, enjoy

this little online guide.

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1. M a y b e I W i l l [ U k u l e l e ]

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Tabbed by Jordan Lapping

Tuning: E (Standard)

Capo 5th Fret [All tabs relative to Capo]

CHORDS USED: [to mimic Ukulele]

A]-----------------------------------------------| [Mute String]

E]-----------------------------------------------| [Mute String]

VERSE 1:

This bed is so hot

I cannot get the covers off

They stick to me like leather seats

In cars at eighty-thousand degrees

CHORUS 1:

(Ahh ahh ahh ahhhhhh)

Did you leave somethin’ behind?

(Ahh ahh ahh ahhhhhh)

It looked like nothing at the time

(Ahh ahh ahh ahhhhhh)

And now you fear that it’s too late

(Ahh ahh ahh ahhhhhh)

VERSE 2:

They just can't believe it

There is nothing between you and me

I'd rather Plead The Fifth

Than talk about the girl you're still in love with

CHORUS 2:

(Ahh ahh ahh ahhhhhh)

Did you leave somethin’ behind?

(Ahh ahh ahh ahhhhhh)

It looked like nothing at the time

(Ahh ahh ahh ahhhhhh)

And now you fear that it’s too late

(Ahh ahh ahh ahhhhhh)

BRIDGE 1:

(Ahh ahhhhhh)

But I don't know what I was expecting to find

Am I losing my mind, or just biding my time?

TRANSITION 1:

INTERLUDE:

Maybe I won't - (Maybe I won't)

Maybe I will - (Maybe I will)

Maybe I won't - (Maybe I won't)

Maybe I will - (Maybe I will)

Maybe I won't - (Maybe I won't)

Maybe I will - (Maybe I will)

Maybe I won't - (Maybe I won't)

Maybe I will - (Maybe I will)

CHORUS 3:

(Ahh ahh ahh ahhhhhh)

Did you leave somethin’ behind?

(Ahh ahh ahh ahhhhhh)

It looked like nothing at the time

(Ahh ahh ahh ahhhhhh)

And now you fear that it’s too late

(Ahh ahh ahh ahhhhhh)

BRIDGE 2:

(Ahh ahhhhhh)

But I don't know what I was expecting to find

Am I losing my mind, or just biding my time?

TRANSITION 2:

OUTRO:

Maybe I will

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2. I n t o T h e S u n s h i n e

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Tabbed by Jordan Lapping

Tuning: E (Standard)

Capo 2nd Fret [All tabs relative to Capo]

INTRO:

VERSE 1:

Well, the way you pull the fuzzies from my sweater

Doesn't make up for the times you let me sink into the floor

And the lies you told to make me feel all better

They didn't work, so please don't tell me any more

CHORUS 1:

I'm waking up to see the sun

It's a light that lets me know a new day's begun

I can leave behind the terrors of my unconscious mind

N/C

Into the sunshine

TRANSITION 1:

VERSE 2:

Tell me this; why do you run away?

Just when I decided to say something true for once

You should try it, and say what you mean

'Cause I can't read the lines - let alone in between

CHORUS 2:

I'm waking up to see the sun

It's a light that lets me know a new day's begun

I can leave behind the terrors of my unconscious mind

N/C

Into the sunshine

TRANSITION 2:

BRIDGE:

And I know my mellow tone can be misleading

But I've just put my anger to good use

You see I've given up on begging and pleading

Every scratch on this guitar is because of you

CHORUS 3:

I'm waking up to see the sun

It's a light that lets me know a new day's begun

I can leave behind the terrors of my unconscious mind

N/C

Into the sunshine

CHORUS 4:

I'm waking up to see the sun

It's a light that lets me know a new day's begun

I can leave behind the terrors of my unconscious mind

N/C

Into the sunshine

OUTRO:

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3. F i r s t I m p r e s s i o n s [ U k u l e l e ]

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Tabbed by Jordan Lapping

Tuning: E (Standard)

Capo 5th Fret [All tabs relative to Capo]

CHORDS USED: [to mimic Ukulele]

A]----------------------------------------------------| [Mute String]

E]----------------------------------------------------| [Mute String]

INTRO:

VERSE 1:

I've gotten used to being introduced

Hello, what's your name, how are you?

They see my smile, my laugh, and the hurt behind my eyes

Loss is not so easily disguised

PRE-CHORUS 1:

I've tried my best to keep on with my sunny disposition

But I close my eyes and end up reminiscing...

CHORUS 1:

So save me from waking up tonight

Save me from waking up tonight

'Cause I toss and I turn and it doesn't feel right

Please save me from waking up tonight

VERSE 2:

Left to my own devices I'd stay up to 3 A.M.

Spend the whole day barely awake and then... do it all again

'Cause my dreams are filled with pleasantries that make me think you're here with me

They won't let my poor heart mend

PRE-CHORUS 2:

I have tried my darnedest to continue smiling wide

But I miss you and that's something I can't hide...

BRIDGE:

So save me from waking up tonight

Please save me from waking up tonight

I thought I was fine but it looks as if I might

Not make it through the night

CHORUS 2:

So save me from waking up tonight

Save me from waking up tonight

'Cause I toss and I turn and it doesn't feel right

Please save me from waking up tonight

OUTRO:

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4. B i n o c u l a r s

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Tabbed by Jordan Lapping

Tuning: E (Standard)

Asus2 Asus2* Aadd9 Bsus4 C#m7 E E5 Emaj7 Emaj9 F#m

INTRO:

VERSE 1:

I'm a peeping Tom, I shamelessly

Watch the windows next to me

When it's dark outside

There's nowhere they can safely hide

VERSE 2:

I can see you when you get ready to go out

And other stuff you're embarrassed about

And when you sing off key I can't hear you

But I see that your mouth is moving

CHORUS 1:

E5 - Asus2* - Emaj7 - Emaj9 - Aadd9 (x2)

"Can you see me?"

VERSE 3:

I only watch you when I'm bored

You replace all the gadgets that I can't afford

Don't know your name

But I like the PJs that you wore

VERSE 4:

Please don't be creeped out by me

You're my miniature T.V.

Comb your hair and brush your teeth

So obliviously

CHORUS 2:

E5 - Asus2* - Emaj7 - Emaj9 - Aadd9 (x2)

"Can you see me?"

BRIDGE:

When your lights are off, I wonder where you go

'Cause I want to serenade you from my window...

TRANSITION 1:

VERSE 5:

I can sit and be amused

By your scandalous dance moves

And if you're sick of dancing alone

I will come and dance with you

CHORUS 3:

E5 - Asus2* - Emaj7 - Emaj9 - Aadd9 (x2)

"Can you see me?"

CHORUS 4:

E5 - Asus2* - Emaj7 - Emaj9 - Aadd9 (x2)

"Can you see me? Am I creepy?"

OUTRO:

Well, I'll come dance with you - (Can you see me?)

I'll come dance with you - (Can you see me?)

I'll come dance with you, I'll come dance with you

I'll come dance with you, if you want me to...

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5. P e n T o P a p e r

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Tabbed by Jordan Lapping

Tuning: E (Standard)

INTRO:

VERSE 1:

Difference of opinions keep us apart

But that won't take you out of my heart

I think that you're funny, and I think that you're smart

And I think it's even cuter when you say that you aren't

TRANSITION 1:

VERSE 2:

I saw you across the room

We never really spoke but still I knew

That you and me were meant to be

Close if not romantically

TRANSITION 2:

CHORUS 1:

And I've tried hard, to prove that I am strong

But you know, and I know, that I've been wrong

And we talked for a while with our opposite styles

And I thought it might work if only for a while

Together we make such uncomfortable sounds

You open your mouth and I'm laughing so loud

See I can talk forever

N/C

Except when it counts...

TRANSITION 3:

VERSE 3:

We don't write notes anymore

But that's alright, I've gone through this before

It's been three weeks since we have spoken

And look at me - my heart's not broken

TRANSITION 4:

CHORUS 2:

And I've tried hard, to prove that I am strong

But you know, and I know, that I've been wrong

And it's not fair to blame this all on you

'Cause we all got reasons for doing the things we do

But I gotta tell you, I'm not... amused

TRANSITION 5:

BRIDGE:

Well, I'm not sorry for the times

I left you in the dirt behind me

You'd do the same thing if you were me

BREAK:

BRIDGE [continued]:

Well, I'm not sorry for the times

I left you in the dirt behind me

You'd do the same thing if you were me

TRANSITION 5:

VERSE 4:

I'm tempted to run through the halls

Screaming, "Thanks for nothing!"

I'm tempted to run through the halls

Screaming, "Thanks for nothing!"

OUTRO:

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6. S h o r t A n d S w e e t

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Tabbed by Jordan Lapping

Tuning: E (Standard)

VERSE:

It's nice... to know where I stand

Even though it didn't turn out as I planned

It's more annoying than anything

To be one who us wondering

We were dangling by a string

Waiting for someone to do something

CHORUS 1:

E G* (D)

When I am over you, it will be great

TRANSITION:

BRIDGE:

The thought of you with someone else makes me want to take the shelf

Of all the shit you gave to me, throw it out the window

See it fly through the air as it goes - yell it out so they all know

That I am gonna let you go, I am gonna let you go...

CHORUS 2:

E G* (D)

When I am over you, it will be... great

OUTRO:

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7. W e l c o m e V a c a t i o n

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Tabbed by Jordan Lapping

Tuning: E (Standard)

Capo 5th Fret [All tabs relative to Capo]

INTRO:

VERSE 1:

Well, it's close to home by blood or block

I hate the bed and I hate the dock

This loss of life is killing me

Effecting unexpectedly

VERSE 2:

But what's one more? Yeah, let me go

Let me suffer nice and slow

The pack is watching patiently

Stand in line to wait and see

CHORUS 1:

But that's the problem seeing it coming, does nothing 'til it comes

We're deaf until the heavens are beating the drums

But it's too late, too late and I don't know when it turned into fate

Unavoidable, so I better get prepared

It's too late, but I'll take ignorance over being so scared...

TRANSITION 1:

BRIDGE 1:

I'm not coming out of this box 'til everyone's forgotten me

This aught to be a welcome vacation

I'm not coming out of this box 'til everyone's forgotten me

My thoughts will be secluded elations

PRE-VERSE:

VERSE 3:

I'm starting to loose track

Of who's alive and who has passed

On and on and on

And who is here and who is gone

CHORUS 2:

That's the problem seeing it coming, does nothing 'til it comes

We're deaf until the heavens are beating the drums

But it's too late, too late and I don't know when it turned into fate

Unavoidable, so I better get prepared

It's too late, but I'll take ignorance over being so scared...

TRANSITION 2:

BRIDGE 2:

If anyone here wants to die, give it a shot you should try

I've been totally desensitised - these eyes have cried all they can cry

If anyone here wants to die, give it a shot you should try

I've been totally desensitised - these eyes have cried all they can cry

If anyone here wants to die, give it a shot you should try

I've been totally desensitised - these eyes have cried all they can cry

OUTRO:

"But it's too late..."

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8. Y o u W e r e

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Tabbed by Jordan Lapping

Tuning: E (Standard)

Capo 4th Fret [All tabs relative to Capo]

INTRO:

VERSE 1:

If you were the ground beneath my feet

I'd find a way to float, or just walk so gently

If you were a star in the night sky

I'd figure out how to fly, or just walk with my head high

CHORUS 1:

They pushed me around, but they haven't knocked me down

Flowers die, so I'll plant a pot inside

Babies grow, and buy their own homes

To fill with families of their own

VERSE 2:

If you were the clouds that bring the shadows

The dark won't make me sad, though I'd miss you

I'll make shadow puppets and I'll laugh

Because I know you'd love it, and I'll cry a little too

VERSE 3:

If I were God, I'd destroy all religion

Abolish all divisions, and leave the world with love

And I'd probably take you up with me

Because we're selfish here above

CHORUS 2:

Yeah, they pushed me around, but they haven't knocked me down

Flowers die, so I'll plant a pot inside

Babies grow, and buy their own homes

To fill with families of their own

BRIDGE:

We've lost a lot, but we've got much more

And if you need comfort, that's what we're here for

And if the ground shall crumble, and the stars shall fall

I will hold your hand, and we'll both stand tall

CHORUS 3:

They pushed me around, but they haven't knocked me down

Flowers die, so I'll plant a pot inside

Babies grow, and buy their own homes

To fill with families of their own

OUTRO:

I'm not so scared...

I'm not so scared...

I'm not so scared...

I'm not so scared...

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9. S t a i r w e l l [ U k u l e l e ]

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Tabbed by Jordan Lapping

Tuning: E (Standard)

Capo 5th Fret [All tabs relative to Capo]

CHORDS USED: [to mimic Ukulele]

A]--------------------------------| [Mute String]

E]--------------------------------| [Mute String]

INTRO:

A]-----------------------------------------------------------------------| [Mute String]

E]-----------------------------------------------------------------------| [Mute String]

A]-----------------------------------------------------------------------| [Mute String]

E]-----------------------------------------------------------------------| [Mute String]

VERSE 1:

Well, I'm lying here on the floor just like the man on the yellow cone

I guess the floor was wet so I'm cold and I'm all alone

'Cause I was running down the stairs I didn't think that I could fall

But gravity took over me, and I crumpled like a ball

CHORUS 1:

But if you would pick me up I'd be obliged

Dust me off and push my hair aside

VERSE 2:

Well, it's later than I thought - and I thought it was pretty late

I guess everyone's asleep; wonder why I'm still awake?

I could fall asleep right here with my hands under my head

There's a body in the stairwell, call the cops; I think she's dead

CHORUS 2:

But if you would pick me up I'd be obliged

Dust me off and push my hair aside

INTERLUDE:

A]-----------------------------------------------------------------------| [Mute String]

E]-----------------------------------------------------------------------| [Mute String]

VERSE 2:

Well, I can't lie - perhaps I didn't trip

I've been having troubles lately, and I got something to admit

See, I was standing at the top thinking about the Earth

It's been so hard to just keep living, so I thought it might be worth it if...

CHORUS 3/OUTRO:

You would pick me up I'd be obliged

Dust me off and push my hair aside

And kiss me goodbye...

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10. R e g r e t s

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Tabbed by Jordan Lapping

Tuning: E (Standard)

INTRO:

VERSE 1:

(Ab A) E Eadd9

Give me a break with this heart ache

I doubt it will make it through 'til tomorrow

It's bogged down with sorrow and guilt and it's built

On these stilts which wobble five feet and three inches high

CHORUS 1:

You ask me why I'm this way and all I can say is

I've gone through my fair share of shit

And you want all I've got, so we'll give it a shot

I just hope you don't regret it

TRANSITION 1:

VERSE 2:

(Ab A) E Eadd9 A B

I'm unimpressed; think it's best if we give it a rest

I'm so tired; I can't stand for fear I will land on my ass

Let time pass, this can't last, 'cause I am just barely getting by

CHORUS 2:

You ask me why I'm this way and all I can say is

I've gone through my fair share of shit

And you want all I've got, so we'll give it a shot

I just hope you don't regret it

TRANSITION 2:

BRIDGE:

Give me a break with this heart ache

I doubt it will make it through 'til tomorrow

It's bogged down with sorrow and guilt and it's built

On these stilts which wobble five feet and three inches high

CHORUS 3:

You ask me why I'm this way and all I can say is

I've got nothing to hide behind

No excuses to confuse this; guess everyone loses

But it's better than living a lie...

OUTRO:

You ask me why I'm this way and all I can say is

I've gone through my fair share of shit

And you want all I've got, so we'll give it a shot

I just bet you'll regret it...

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11. O d d [ U k u l e l e ]

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Tabbed by Jordan Lapping

Tuning: E (Standard)

Capo 5th Fret [All tabs relative to Capo]

CHORDS USED: [to mimic Ukulele]

A]---------------------------| [Mute String]

E]---------------------------| [Mute String]

INTRO:

VERSE 1:

My foot's asleep and so is my brain

If I'm in pain then I don't feel it, my face should reveal it

I am grinning as they're cutting me in half

And all I can do is laugh

CHORUS 1:

I am cold unfeeling and odd, and you should thank God

That we are on separate sides of the state

Hope you're okay, at least I gave you something to hate...

VERSE 2: