Paper Anchor
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Verse
A E
What did you expect, loving me so hard?
Bm G
Your life a wreck when I cut the chord
A E
So let go your ropes and your tethers, let go your ties
Bm G
They're just direct lines to happy lies
[Refrão] E
'Cause I find my home in the arms of strangers
A
I find love in the way of danger
D
A drunk man's daughter and a child of anger
G Cm G
A dead man's haunted, a paper anchor
A dead man's haunted, a paper anchor
Verse
A E
It's a mistake to love me, darling, you've always known
Bm G
The axe does fall when hips get sewn
A E
But I'll keep my teeth in your neck if you can hang on
Bm G
I'll suck the life out 'til it's all gone
[Refrão] E
'Cause I find my home in the arms of strangers
A
I find love in the way of danger
D
A drunk man's daughter and a child of anger
G Cm G
A dead man's haunted, a paper anchor
Cm G
Paper anchor...
How to play Paper Anchor
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.