Paper Plane
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[Intro ]
A E Em A A Bm E
Em A Bm Em E Bm A
Bm E F#
[Verso 1]
E Am
She came down on a paper plane
C
One rainy autumn day
Em Am
Said she wanted to spend some time
C Em Em
But couldn't really stay
E C Am
People said she had lost her moon
C
A long long time ago
Em
Spent her day
E A Am C Em
But I cared for her soul
E
[Refrão]
E Bm D F# E
Such a long way to comfort you my dear
Bm D F# E
And I'm a long way from knowing you my dear
{Instrumental}
Em Am C
Em Am C Em
[Verso 2]
Am
Stooped me round on a paper plane
C
And as night turned to day
Em Am
Nothing would ever be the same
C D
For there's a price to pay
Em
[Refrão]
Em Bm D D F# E
Such a long way to find your moon my dear
Bm D F# G#m E
And I'm a long way from knowing you my dear
Bm D A D F# E
Such a long way to comfort you my dear
[Verso 3]
Em C
You were away on a paper plane
G Am
No last words no goodbyes
Em C
Left me nothing but her own way
Am
To thank me for my time
Em Am
Couldn't see through your eyes that day
C D Em
To love is not to know
[Refrão]
Bm D F# E
Such a long way to comfort you my dear
Bm D F# E Bm
And I'm a long way from knowing you my dear
D F# E
Such a long way to find your moon my dear
Bm A D F# E Bm
I'm a long way from knowing you my dear
A A F# E Bm F# E Bm A D F# E Bm A D F# E
And a long way from knowing you my dear
How to play Paper Plane
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.