John Meisel - Paper Napkin
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
(G)
[Verse 1]
G D C G
Look how far we've gone today walking hand in hand
G D C D C G
Aye and our footprints in the sand so swiftly blow away
[Chorus]
G D F C
Stare through the window back to the days gone by
G D F C
Paper napkin wipes a teardrop from my eye
G D F C
Through my life I've seen, so many wonderous things
G D Bb C
Memories that soothe my soul and memories that...
[Instrumental]
D A G D
[Verse 2]
D A G D
Walking by the ocean, waves splashing at my feet
D A G A D
The feel of sun-warmed pebbles swishing with the water's beat
G D C G
Sailed across an ocean that sparkled in the sun
G D C D G
Bathed me in a brilliant gold when every day was done
[Chorus]
G D F C
Stare through the window back to the days gone by
G D F C
Paper napkin wipes a teardrop from my eye
G D F C
Through my life I've seen, so many wonderous things
G D Bb C
Memories that soothe my soul and memories that...
[Instrumental]
D A G D
[Verse 3]
D A G D
Descended a dark cavern to find what's under me
D A G A D
Looking for some answers, and what I found was deep
G D C G
I found love and hate and happiness, some sadness and some doubt
G D C D G
More goodness than the badness, are a few that I found out
[Verse 4]
D A G D
Climbed atop a mountain and surveyed the vast expanse
D A G A D
Seen the people running 'round, a great colony of ants
G D C G
As distant noises carry on rushing in their frantic pace
G D C D G
I sit relaxed upon a rock just makin' notes about the race
[Chorus]
G D F C
Stare through the window back to the days gone by
G D F C
Paper napkin wipes a teardrop from my eye
G D F C
Through my life I've seen, so many wonderous things
G D Bb C
Memories that soothe my soul and memories that sting
[repeat chorus and fade]
How to play John Meisel - Paper Napkin
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.