Paper Heart
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C C
Stuck in the shade of your ego again
Ab
Think you got me tamed, but it's still pretend
F C
You think I'm under control but I have my doubts
C C Ab
Stuck on repeat like a broken cassette, sitting around smokin' your cigarettes
F C
I'm burning on bruised and I'm going out.
F C
I'm shrugging it off, all the shit that you do
G Ab
because I'm bored to death with you
F
I'm cuttin' the chord now darlin'.
Chorus
C G
It's not me that you think you need.
Ab F
It's not me cause we have torn apart.
C G
Let me go cause I need to breath,
Ab F C
I won't be screwed in your paper heart.
C C
I won't do what I'm told, you won't say what you mean
Ab
You were so hurt and cold and lost me in-between
F C
You love with your hate and your petty games.
F C
I'm giving it up, I don't wanna see
G Ab
Another fake apology
F
I'm letting it out now darlin'
C G
It's not me that you think you need.
Ab F
It's not me cause we have torn apart.
C G
Let me go cause I need release,
Ab F C G
I won't be screwed in your paper heart.
Ab F
Paper heart,
C G Ab F
Paper, paper, (heart) paper,
C
paper heart.
BRIDGE
C G Ab
And all of the dirt, and the stormy weather
F C
Says we don't fit together
I'm drawing the line now darlin'
It's not me that you think you need.
It's not me cause we have torn apart.
Let me go cause I need to breath,
I won't be screwed in your paper heart.
(It's not me that you think you need)
Paper heart, paper heart,
Let me go cause I need release
I won't be screwed up in you paper heart
How to play Paper Heart
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 C. 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.