Paper Dolls
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[Intro]
Am
[Verse]
Am C Gadd11 Am C Gadd11
Took a little bright out of your sun, didn't really like it as much
Am C Em
You said money can't buy love, maybe you've never had enough of it
F Gadd11
Put it toward yourself a bit, put some in your pocket
Am C Gadd11
So if you're coming down, call me up
Am C Gadd11
I know that you've got my number
Am C Em F
Now, the highway is my home, I could be wherever you want in a second or so
Gadd11
You just got to let me know you will
[Chorus]
Am Em F 3x
Em F
Nails falling soft, maybe they'll fix me up
[Verse]
Am C Gadd11
Place your paper dolls in a row
Am C Gadd11
I can only tell you things that you know
Am C Em
Like who is really lost and who is really just talking loud
F Gadd11
The places you want to go, I would never go alone
Am C Gadd11 Am C Gadd11
Looking for the right chemical, something that will hold me more still
Am C Em
And though you can't see the bottom, I'll throw a little for your cause in there
F Gadd11
Tears line your wrinkled skin, you aren't paying mind to them but you will
[Chorus]
Am Em F
F
Nails falling soft,
Am Em F
F
but they touch down hard
Am Em F
Em
Nails falling soft,
F
maybe they will fix me up
[Outro]
Am C Gadd11 3x
Em F
Am C Gadd11
Took a little bright out of your sun
Am C Gadd11
Pull your paper dolls out for fun
Am C Gadd11
They make you every little thing that you are
Am C Gadd11
Never seemed to love them so much
How to play Paper Dolls
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 Am. 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.