Paper Crowns
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[Intro ]
F C Am G
[Verso 1]
F C
When we were fourteen we went to the movies
Am G
I looked at the screen, told you that could be you and me
F C
The girls looking past you, the boys looking through me
Am G
They've got no idea that we're gonna be
[Pré-Refrão]
F C
Breaking down the walls and running for the hills
Am G
We'll be superstars just burning dollar bills
F C
I did everything I told you that I would one day
Am
This is all that we ever wanted
N.C.
But the look on your face says
[Refrão]
F C
Take me back to what we found
Am G
Before we burn our castle down
F C
King and queen, we ran this town
Am G F C
When all we had to give were paper crowns
Am G F C
Crowns, crowns
Am G
Paper crowns
[Verso 2]
F C
Dropped out of class and I moved to the city
Am G
I'll make just enough to afford you a wedding ring
F C
I said, "I'll be back and I'm taking you with me"
Am G
Just you wait, we're as young as we'll ever be
[Pré-Refrão]
F C
Breaking down the walls and running for the hills
Am G
We'll be superstars just burning dollar bills
F C
I did everything I told you that I would one day
Am
This is all that we ever wanted
N.C.
But the look on your face says
[Refrão]
F C
Take me back to what we found
Am G
Before we burn our castle down
F C
King and queen, we ran this town
Am G F C
When all we had to give were paper crowns
Am G F C
Crowns, crowns
Am G
Paper crowns
[Ponte]
F C Am
All I wanted was to give you the world
G
I lost myself in the lights
F C Am
All I wanted was to give you the world
G
I wanna turn back the time and just
[Refrão]
F C
Take me back to what we found
Am G
Before we burn our castle down
F C
King and queen, we ran this town
Am G F C
When all we had to give were paper crowns
Am G F C
Crowns, crowns
Am G
Paper crowns
Outro
G C Am G C Am G
How to play Paper Crowns
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.