It's Only A Paper Moon
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Introd.: G Ddim Am7 D7 G Ddim Am7 D7
G Ddim Am7 D7 G D9 G D7 G
Say it's only a paper moon sailing over a cardboard sea
Dm Am7 D7 Am7 D7 G D#7 Am7
But it wouldn't be make believe if you believed in me
G Ddim Am7 D7 G D9 G D7 G
Yes, it only a canvas sky hanging over a muslin tree
Dm Am7 D7 Am7 D7
But it wouldn't be make believe if you believed in me
Am7 D# Bm Am7 D7 G
Without your love it's a honky-tonk parade
Am7 D# Bm G Dm E7 A9 D7/13- G
Without your love it's a melody played in a penny arcade
Ddim Am7 D7 G D9 G
It's a barnum and bailey world just as phony as it can be
Dm Am7 D7 Am7 D7 G Am7 D7
But it wouldn't be make believe if you believed in me
G Ddim Am7 D7 G D9 G D7 G
Say it's only a paper moon sailing over a cardboard sea
Dm Am7 D7 Am7 D7 G D#7 Am7
But it wouldn't be make believe if you believed in me
G Ddim Am7 D7 G D9 G D7 G
Yes, it only a canvas sky hanging over a muslin tree
Dm Am7 D7 Am7 D7
But it wouldn't be make believe if you believed in me
Am7 D# Bm Am7 D7 G
Without your love it's a honky-tonk parade
Am7 D# Bm G Dm E7 A9 D7/13- G
Without your love it's a melody played in a penny arcade
Ddim Am7 D7 G D9 G
It's a barnum and bailey world just as phony as it can be
Dm Am7 D7 Am7 D7 G
But it wouldn't be make believe if you believed in me
How to play It's Only A Paper Moon
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.