Paper Crown
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Intro: E E9
E E9
When they gave you roses and believed your wild excuses
A E
You were sealing the deal
E
Halfway down the road and ain't it
E9
Funny how the ghosts they fade and
A E
Suddenly appear
A F#
You went too far
E A
Oh, woman, now you're feeling the fear
E A
'Cause you've never been alone before, oh
E A
And the wolf is at the door, oh
E G#m A
Now it's better if you hold your breath and don't look down
F# Asus2 E E9
At the pages of your paper crown
E E9
You reached out for more and as the waves hit at the shore you felt
A E
The fading of your will
E E9
Choke back the meta from the bottom of the ladder ask me
A G#m
If I love you still
A F#
You went too far
E A
Oh, woman, now you're feeling the fear
E A
'Cause you've never been alone before, oh
E A
And the wolf is at the door, oh
E G#m A
And the hounds of hell, they won't lie down
F# Asus2 E
On the ashes of your paper crown
B A
In the bright light of the sun
E D A
Will you make sure everyone can see your face?
B A
You make fun of everyone who falls
E D A F#
And meantime they were saving you a place
A E A
'Cause you've never been alone before, oh
E A
And the wolf is at the door, oh
E G#m A
And the talking heads don't make a sound
F# Asus2 E
At the aging of your paper crown
F# A
It's better if you don't look down
F# Asus2 E
At the pages of your paper crown
How to play Paper Crown
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 E. 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.