Key: B · Capo: 4th fret · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: G, Em, D, C, Am, Bm · Strumming: DU DU DU
[Intro] G [Verse 1] Em D Picked up the Book G C for the first time in ages Em D Still washed me clean G C with the dust on the pages Em D My life is a story G C I struggle to write Em D But is it one worth telling? G Em D Is it one You like? [Chorus] C G So who am I? Who am I? Em D Am I just a poor preacher's C prodigal son? G Em Troubled child, running wild D C Chasing the glory instead of the One G Em Who says that I, even I, D have something still left to offer? C G So who am I? Em N.C. Who am I to question the pen Em D G C in the hands of the Author? [Verse 2] Em D Like every good story, G C you learn from the loss Em D And I lost the plot G C every time I played God Em D I live in a moment G C You already wrote Em D It's proof that I'm someone, G Am D yeah, someone You love [Chorus] C G So who am I? Who am I? Em D Am I just a poor preacher's C prodigal son? G Em Troubled child, running wild D C Chasing the glory instead of the One G Em Who says that I, even I, D have something still left to offer? C G So who am I? Em N.C. Who am I to question the pen C G in the hands of the Author? [Bridge] C G I see trauma, I see worthless, Em D You see something You can work with C G I see weakness, I see failure, Em D You see something good on paper C G And I've seen ashes turn to beauty, Em D I've felt heaven working through me C G I've seen panic turn to power, Em D Em G Bm felt Your peace in my darkest hour Am G What grace is this? Em Called me by name again D Am and again and again and again Bm And what grace is this? Em Crossed out my shame, D forgives me again and again and C G again and again and again [Chorus] N.C. Em So who am I? God, who am I? D Am I just a poor preacher's C prodigal son? G Em Troubled child, still running wild D C Chasing the glory instead of the One G Em Who says that I, even I, D have something still left to offer? C G So who am I? Em D Who am I to question the pen C G in the hands of the Author? [Outro] Em D I'm ink in the pen C G in the hands of the Author Em D I'm ink in the pen Am C Em in the hands of the Author D N.C. I'm ink in the pen in the hands of the Author
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ℹ️ About This Song
“The Author” is a deeply moving collaboration between Brandon Lake and Nick Jonas. The song explores themes of redemption, grace, and surrendering one’s story to a higher power. Played with a capo on the 4th fret, it uses familiar open shapes like G, Em, D, and C (sounding in the key of B), making it an excellent emotional acoustic piece for guitarists of all levels.
Track Info
- Song: The Author
- Artist: Brandon Lake & Nick Jonas
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
- Key: B (G shapes with Capo 4)
- Capo: 4th fret
- Chords: G, Em, D, C, Am, Bm
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Suggested Strumming: DU DU DU