Paper Doll
View chords used in this chart
These are the chords John uses in his new single, Paper Doll. John is mostly
just riffing on the chords throughout, giving it that Mayer-y feel. Tuning is
standard, no capo. Hope you guys are blessed by this!---
(Intro)
G, repeated throughout. It sounds to me as though John is riffing on the B string
as follows: 12--s10--s8 (or high E 7--s5--s3)and then heads to a G chord like
3x543x while hammering the g string from the 5 fret to the fourth.
(Same as intro)
Paper doll, come try it on
Step out of that black chiffon
Here?s a dress of gold and blue
Sure was fun being good to you
G, Em, C
This one we made just for Fall
And Winter runs a bit too small
This mint green is new for Spring
My love didn?t cost a thing
[Refrão]Em C D
You?re like twenty-two girls in one
Em C D
And none of them know what they?re runnin? from
Em C
Was it just too far to fall?
D G
For a little paper doll
Verse
G throughout
Fold a scarf, Moroccan red
And tie your hair behind your head
Strap into some heels that hurt
You should?ve kept my undershirt
Chorus
Interlude G, C, D, Em
Verse
G throughout
Cut the cord and pull some strings
And make yourself some angel wings
And if those angel wings don?t fly
Em C D
Someone?s gonna paint you another sky
Chorus
?Cause you?re like twenty-two girls in one
And none of them know what they?re runnin? from
Was it just too far to fall? (x2)
How to play Paper Doll
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 G. 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.