The Writing On The Wall
Adam Wade
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Tom: D
INTRO: D G
D G D
( I see the writing on the wall.)
#1.
A D
The love light's gone from your eyes, you're
G
telling me little white lies.
A D
It seems you're not at home each time I call.
(Each time you call)
D G
I guess that I'd be a fool, not to know your
C G A
heart's grown cruel..I see the writing on the
D G D
wall. (on the wall.)
CHORUS:
G D
It's not too hard to read between the lines,
dear.
A D
So plain to see love didn't conquer all.
G D
It's not too hard to recognize the signs,
dear.
A D
I see the writing on the wall.
Bb
(Writing on the wall.)
#2.
Eb
Friends say, this won't be the end, you'll
Ab
want my love again.
Bb Eb
But my heart knows better than them all.
(Better than them all)
Eb Ab
This time I feel it's goodbye, excuse me if
I cry.
Bb Eb
But I see the writing on the wall.
(on the wall)
CHORUS:
Ab Eb
It's not too hard to read between the lines,
dear.
Bb Eb
It's plain to see love didn't conquer all.
Ab Eb
It's not too hard to recognize the signs,
dear.
Bb Eb Ab Eb
I see the writing on the wall.......(Fade.)
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