Paper Chase
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D A G D
You can't erase the Paper Chase
G D
She'll make you play it
G A
In the bright merry morning
D A
She'll run and hide
G D
And leave you the paper promises
Em D G A
Behind her as she runs across the square
D A G D
You can't win the race, She'll set the pace
G D
You will hear her laughing
G A
Just behind the foolish fences
D A G
Throw back the gate and find the
D Em D
Piece of paper lying on the curbstone,
G A
But the lady won't be there.
G D
Later in the day,
G C
You'll be searching for a way
F D
To let her know you're ready
G C
For her little game to end
F D
Cause it's getting dark, and then-
D A G D
You'll see her face, a glimpse of lace
G D
And you'll go running
G A
Through the last sweet dying daydream
D A G D
Calling her name, but she's been home an hour,
Em D
Laughing at the mirror
G A
As she combs her paper hair.
How to play Paper Chase
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 D. 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.