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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.

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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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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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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/

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/

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/

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/

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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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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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

"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

"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

"Can you see me?"

Chorus 4

"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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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/

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

N/

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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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

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

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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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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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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Intro

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

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

N/

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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Intro

Verse 1

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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

( )

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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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

I am frantically flailing

Woozy inhaling these fumes, that won't put me to sleep

Taking drugs, that wont cure me, so I'll just stay pure

Please relinquish those secrets you keep

Chorus 2

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...

INTERLUDE [x2]:

Chorus 3

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...

Outro

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12. S u g a r C o a t s

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Intro

Verse 1

It'd be easy to sit here and wallow in hell

Or I could suck it up and get over myself

You see all hearts are broken; it's no big deal

I've been hurt, but I'm sure you all know how that feels

Verse 2

We all go through, so why we do it again?

Is it even worth the awkward anger of trying to be friends?

I don't know, should I care? Well, do you? Are you there?

Pre-chorus 1

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1 2 3 4 5 1

This year will swallow me whole - it's taking its toll

2 3 4 5

The Queen of Hearts is mad with power - heads will roll

1 2 3 4

So tenderly

5 1 2 3

You bleed me dry, and I

4 5 Em

I collapse to the floor

Chorus 1

It doesn't get easier

That should be me

It doesn't get easier

I'm dying to leave

Verse 3

I've been feeling surprisingly lonely these days

I guess substitutes have an aftertaste

And I hate you for making me feel I could easily be replaced

Verse 4

They say that the coffin can't confine the soul

I'm burying secrets you should have told

So I'll say, "Fuck your heaven, this is only a goal"

You want to achieve, so you can be whole

Bridge

We've yelled, we've lied, and blatantly tried

To hurt the other one, that's not fair - but truthfully, I don't care

You cried and apologized, I won't sympathize with you

'Cause you're wrong, so wrong - and you know it, you do

Interlude

Chorus 2

It doesn't get easier

Try not to scream

It doesn't get easier

I'm fighting day dreams

Verse 5

So I guess it's over, is it time to move on?

Winter was always my least favorite season

Should I give up? Is it too late to be saved?

Am I forever frozen in this lonely grave?

Outro

So if I agree, I'm not trying to be mean

It's just cold, hard facts

Spare me your sugar coats

I could have kept you warmer than that...

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13. R o l e s R e v e r s e d

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Intro

Verse 1

My ear can't hold a pencil, and my mind can't keep a thought

And my arms aren't near strong enough to hold the shit I got

But stop feeling sorry for me, that's great - you got your sanity

But apologies are not what I need

Chorus 1

I'm going out

I'm going out

To get my mind off you

And I'll have a drink or two

Verse 2

I know this might be rough on you - don't worry, I've been in your shoes

We've only got a friend to lose - this sucks, I think you know it too

The thrill of the chase caught up with me, they paid me back karmically

Either I can't stand them or they don't want me; what do you think it means?

Chorus 2

I'm going out

I'm going out

To get my mind off you

And I'll have a drink or two

Bridge

Cross my heart, cross my eyes, cross my fingers; hope to die

Bury me with the friends I've lost

They say that pain is the cost of... love

Of love (No-one said this would be easy)

Verse 3

I knew it had to happen soon, just sucks it had to be with you

The songs that I once sang for you, I still sing them though the meaning's new

Roles reversed and then press play, can't think of any thing to say

But how many times can one heart break?

Chorus 3

I'm going out

I'm going out

To get my mind off you

And I'll have a drink or two

Outro

I used these chords once before, an unfinished love song

'Cause I adored a boy

But not any more...

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14. T h e D e b t [ U k u l e l e ]

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Intro

Verse 1

Well, I bet you thought that I forgot about our deal

But I am a man of my words, though they be strange and absurd

I'm just trying to keep it real

And I know I lost the bet, but I haven't lost you yet

And if drinking lemonade for the rest of our days

Chorus 1

N/

Would save you, you know I would do... it

TRANSITION 1:

Verse 2

Remember Regina and Sarah and cereal bowls?

And wearing our hats, even when it's not cold?

I'm just trying to keep it real

I'll never relate to your city peeps

'Cause I do most of my thuggin' on suburban streets

Chorus 1

N/

I get terrified, but I'm fine... when I'm with you

TRANSITION 2:

Bridge

You should know that I love it when you sing

But I'd love it even more if you'd stop hitting things

Regardless, I'd be heartless... without you

TRANSITION 3:

Verse 3

Well, I haven't yelled at someone in a pretty long time

And the last time that I did, I regretted it

I can't wait 'til senior year, when I will live in constant fear

'Cause you'll act like a zombie, and slobber all on me

You know that I hate it, but I wouldn't trade it

Chorus 3

For any asshole you don't... like

Outro

Yeah, you're stuck with me

For the rest of our afterlives

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A n y Q u e s t i o n s ?

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Lastly, the content here is as correct as I can get it. I've tabbed this out in

the manner which Julia performs it; if you prefer to perform it different then

that is absolutely fine. However, 100% accuracy cannot ever be ensured, but a good

90% of the content in here certainly is.

Thanks for reading guys, I hope this proves useful guys!

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T H E E N D

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