Paper Roses
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G Am7 G G/F# D
I re - a - lize the way your eyes deceived me,
D7 Am7 D7 Cdim G
With tender looks that I mistook for love.
G G/F# Em Bm7/5 C C/B Am7 Am7/G
So take away the flowers that you gave me
D Am7 D7 Cdim G Am7 G
And send the kind that you remind me of.
Refrain:
G7 C C/B Am7 Am7/G G G/F# Em
Paper ro - ses, paper ro - ses;
G/B C C/B Am7 G
Oh how real those roses seem to be.
G7 C C/B Am7 Am7/G G G/F# Em
But they're on - ly im - i - ta - tion,
G/B Am7 Am7/G D7 D9 G
Like your im - i - ta - tion love for me.
G Am7 G G/F# D
I thought that you would be a perfect lover;
D7 Am7 D7 Cdim G
You seemed so full of sweetness at the start.
G G/F# Em Bm7/5 C C/B Am7 Am7/G
But like a big red rose that's made of pa - per,
D Am7 D7 Cdim G Am7 G
There isn't any sweetness in your heart.
Repeat Refrain:
Coda:
G/B Am7 Am7/G D7 D9 G
Like your im - i - ta - tion love for me.
How to play Paper Roses
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 G. 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.