Paper Aeroplane
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CAPO 3
INTRO:
G Em7 C D
C G
I'm just an old man, My hair is thinning
Am7 D
My head is spinning, I cry myself to sleep at night
C G
And lordy lordy, Though no one hears me
Am7 D G
I know you're near me, You will always be my wife
Em7 C D
La da da da La da da da, La da da da
C G
And some days make me, Feel weak and shaky
Am7 D
Some fly right right by me, Like a paper aeroplane
C G
And I hardly notice, That the world's gone crazy
Am7 D G
But nothings clearer than the way you said my name
Em7 C D
La da da da La da da da, La da da da
Am7 G Am7 G
And I should've let go by now, yeah I should've let go by now
C G
But I kept your brownies and your golden honey
Am7 D
And I smell your flowers and I saved your money
C G
And I hold your blanket close for hours
Am7 D G
And I paint my heart blue but I did it all for you.
Em7 C D
La da da da La da da da, La da da da
C G
I'm just an old man, My hair is thinning
Am7 D
My head is spinning, I cry myself to sleep at night
C G
And lordy lordy, Though no one hears me
Am7 D G Em7 C D
I know you're near me, You will always be my wife
How to play Paper Aeroplane
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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.