Paper Aeroplane
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Intro: B D#m B D#m
[Verso 1]
B D#m
I spilled the ink across the page trying to spell your name
B
So I fold it up and I flick it out
D#m
Paper Aeroplane
B
It wont fly the seven seas to you
D#m
Cause it didnt leave my room
B
But it awaits the hands of someone else
D#m
The garbage man
[Refrão]
B D#m
Got to say mmm mmm mmm
B D#m
Got to say mmm mmm mmm
[Verso 2]
B D#m
So he opens it up and reads it out to all his friends
B D#m
Amongst the crowd a heart will break and a heart will mend
B
He walks on home tired from work
D#m
The letter falls from his hand
B
He reaches out only to catch the sky
D#m
Its gone with the wind
[Refrão]
B D#m
Got to say mmm mmm mmm
B D#m
Got to say mmm mmm mmm
Interlude:
B D#m
Go
B D#m
[Verso 3]
B
I spilled the ink across the land
D#m
Trying to spell your name
B
Up and down there it goes
D#m
Paper Aeroplane
B
It hasnt flown the seven seas to you
D#m
But its on its way
B
It goes through the hands
Then to someone else
D#m
To find you girl
Outro
B D#m
Got to say mmm mmm mmm
B D#m
Got to say mmm mmm mmm
B
Got to say mmm
How to play Paper Aeroplane
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.