Paper Cut
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verse 1
F
I caught you making out with the back of your hand
F
I know I tear you down but you're here in my bed again
Bb
You are a rattlesnake, should've heard you coming, should've heard you coming
Bb
You are a paper cut, and the blood is running, and the blood is running
F
Oh man I swear to God you drive me insane
F
But I let you sabotage just about anything
Bb
I thought I'd had enough, but you keep me coming, but you keep me coming
Bb
You are a paper cut, and the blood is running, and the blood is running
Am
Hey kids, eat your hearts out
Am
We've got this figured out
[Refrão]
F
We're a mess, but I don't care, no more no less, a perfect mess
F
We're a mess, but I don't care, no more no less, a perfect mess
Bb
We're a mess, but I don't care, no more no less, a perfect mess
Bb
We're a mess, but I don't care, no more no less, a perfect mess
Am
Hey kids, eat your hearts out
Am
We've got this figured out
Instrumental: F F Bb Bb
verse 2
F
You do your best to get up under my skin
F
Bite your nails, pull my hair, I don't care I'll let you in
Bb
We're always making up, but you're good for nothing, but you're good for nothing
Bb
You are a paper cut, and the blood is running, and the blood is running
[Refrão]
F
We're a mess, but I don't care, no more no less, a perfect mess
F
We're a mess, but I don't care, no more no less, a perfect mess
F
We're a mess, but I don't care, no more no less, a perfect mess
F
We're a mess, but I don't care, no more no less, a perfect mess
Bb
We the best, and I don't care, about the rest, a perfect mess
Bb
We're a mess, but I don't care, no more no less, a perfect mess
Am
Hey kids, eat your hearts out
Am
We've got this figured out
Post-Chorus
F
La da da da da da da
F
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Bb
La da da da da da da
Bb
La da da da da da da da da
F
La da da da da da da
How to play Paper Cut
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 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.