Paper Cages - Franz Ferdinand

Paper Cages

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[Intro]
 
[Instrumental 1]
 
[Main riff]
 
[Verse]
No guitar during the first verse, but it could be played palm-muting the following bass notes or
power chords:
Gm Bb F
 
[Chorus]
Dm Gm
 
Bb Main Riff
 
[Instrumental 2]
 
[Main riff]
 
[Verse 2]
Bb Gm F
 
[Chorus]
 
Dm Gm
 
Bb Main Riff
 
[Instrumental 3]
 
[Main riff]
 
[Pre-Chorus]
Guitar 1:
C
 
Guitar 2 :
[Main riff]
 
[Chorus]
Dm Bb
 
Gm A
 
Dm
 
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| / Slide up
| x Dead note
| ~ Vibrato
| h Hammer-on
| (n) Ghost note
| b Bend

How to play Paper Cages

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 Gm. 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.

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