Paper Boats
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[Intro]/Main progression: Dm F C A
-Verse (same progression)-
Dm F
Seconds march into the past
C A
Moments pass, just like that, they're gone
Dm F
The river always finds the sea
C A
So helplessly, like you find me... (we are)
-Pre-Chorus (same progression)-
(A) Dm F
(We are) Paper boats floating on a stream
C A
and it would seem, we'll never be apart...
[Refrão]
Bb A F
I will al-ways find you.... like its written in the stars...
Bb E Am A
You can run but you can't hide... try....
Verse (main progression)
Like the moon that makes the tides
That silent guide, it's calling from inside
Pull me here and push me there
It's everywhere, hanging in the air...
Pre-Chorus (main progression)
(We are) Magnets pulling from different poles
With no control, we'll never be apart...
Chorus (Chorus progression)
I will al-ways find you.... like its written in the stars...
You can run but you can't hide... try....
Bridge:
(By my ear this is mostly just inversions on a DM7, but I found playing these chords
replicated the effect
well enough.)
D Dm7 |
D Dm7 Dm7add9
I will always.... always find you
Chorus (Chorus Progression)
I will al-ways find you.... like its written in the stars...
We can run but we can't hide... try....
How to play Paper Boats
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 Dm. 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.