PAPERBACK WRITER
As recorded by Sweet
(1971 recording from the 2023 Album AT THE BEEB - THE BBC RADIO SESSIONS)



[Intro]
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Paperback writer (paperback writer)


[Verse 1]
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Dear Sir or Madam, will you read my book?
G
It took me years to write, will you take a look?
G
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  N.C.
Paperback writer


[Verse 2]
G
It's the story of a dirty man
G
And his clinging wife doesn't understand
G
His son is working for the Daily Mail
                                                 C
It's a steady job but he wants to be a paperback writer
          G
Paperback writer
N.C.                              G7
Paperback writer (paperback writer)


[Verse 3]
G
It's a thousand pages, give or take a few
G
I'll be writing more in a week or two
G
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
Paperback writer


[Verse 4]
G
If you really like it you can have the rights
G
It could make a million for you overnight
G
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
N.C.                               G7
Paperback writer (paperback writer)


[Outro]
G7
Paperback writer - paperback writer
G7
Paperback writer - paperback writer
            C
A paperback writer
          G
Paperback writer