Paper
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GCapotraste:
6th traste
[Verse 1]
G D
My friends saw you with her
Em
Then I saw the pictures
Am G D
No one moves on that fast
[Verse 2]
G D
I bet your parents love her
Em
Reminds me of your mother
Am G D
Poor girl, we both know it won't last
[Pre-Chorus]
Am G D
You go through all the motions, say the words
Am D
But you don't smile the same when you're with her
[Chorus]
G D Em
She looks good on paper, and I'm a fucking mess
Am G D
She's got her shit together, I won't lie I'm impressed
G D
But even though she's beautiful and perfect
Em Am
It's only on the surface, Yeah it's true,
C D G
she looks good on paper, but I look good on you
G D
(Ooh-ooh)
Em Am G D
I look good on you
[Verse 3]
G D
You say she's what you're needing
Em
I'm sorry, I don't believe it,
Am G D
'Cause you still call me when you're drunk
[Pre-Chorus]
Am G D
You go through all the motions, say the words
Am D
But you don't smile the same when you're with her
[Chorus]
G D Em
She looks good on paper, and I'm a fucking mess
Am G D
She's got her shit together, I won't lie I'm impressed
G D
But even though she's beautiful and perfect
Em Am
It's only on the surface, Yeah it's true,
C D G
she looks good on paper, but I look good on you
G D
(Ooh-ooh)
Em Am G D
I look good on you
[Outro]
G D
My friends saw you with her
Em
Then I saw the pictures
Am G D
No one moves on that fast
How to play Paper
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.