Paper Doll
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[(Intro) ]Dm G Em Bm Dm G
G
Only daughter
D
You got your ticket too soon
G
Holy water
D
'Cause everybody's getting ruined
Am G D
They are waiting to see what you do
Am G
Too long, waiting
D
Everybody's cleared the room
G
And they'll dress you up
Em D
Stand you in all the right places
G
Words like honey
D
They smile as they change your faces
Am G D
With no regard to you at all
Am G D
And you find they treat you like a paper doll
Em A
And they'll dress you up for the flight
Em A
Like Ophelia, you wave goodnight
Em
With the earth and sky you cheer and sigh
A Em
Writhe as all your days go by
A D G
And laugh as you die
G D
Sweet softer shoulder, oh sweet sugar safe
G D
Sweet softer shoulder, oh sweet sugar safe
G D
Everybody's got their own philosophy
G
And I can't wait 'til I
D
Find one coming to me
Am G
Oh, the bridge is narrow
D
You better not look down
Am G
'Cause as soon as you jump over
D
You won't find nobody around
Am
Oh, the bridge is narrow
G D
And you've got so far to fall
G
And you know down in dirty water's
D
No place for a paper doll
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 Dm. 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.