Paper Bag
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G/C G
G/C G
She don't run from the sun no more
G/C G
She boxed her shadow and she won
G/C
Said I can see you laugh
G
Through these bottle caps
G/C
And this wire around my neck ain't
G
There for fun
D
But someday we'll all be old
C
And I'll be so damn beautiful
G C
Meanwhile I'll hide my head
Am7 C
Here in this paper bag
G Am7
Cause if I can't see you
Am7 G/C
Then you can't see me
G C
And it'll be okay
Am7 C
Fly little bee away
G C
To where there's no more rain
Am7 G/C
And I can be me
G
Yeah they talk about her
G/C G
She smiles like she's so tough
G/C G
She says "hey can you talk a little louder?
G/C G
I don't think my heart is broken enough"
D C
But someday we'll all be old and I'll be so damn beautiful
{Repeat Chorus}
A5
Some days I wade in the indigo
C5
Singing that song on the radio
G5
I blame these puddles on the rain
A5
You know I gotta keep these cheeks dry today
C5
Gotta keep my cheating strategy
G5 D
And baby I'm gonna have it made.
A5
But someday we'll all be old
C5
And I'll be so damn beautiful
{Repeat Chorus}
G C
Am7 G/C G C
Where I can be me
Am7 G/C G5
Where I can be me...
How to play Paper Bag
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G/C. 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.