Paper Tiger
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Hey everyone! These are the chords for Rosi Golan's "Paper Tiger". Enjoy!
Capo V
G C
Youve got the loudest bark, but youve got no bite,
G D
Its a funny sight to see
G C
Like a paper tiger hanging on a string,
G D G
darlin you dont bother me
Em G Em
Youre like the fold I can never iron out of my shirt
G Em Am D
Sometimes I wonder if it is worth it taking all that you throw at me
G C
Youve got the loudest bark, but youve got no bite,
G D
Its a funny sight to see
G C
Like a paper tiger hanging on a string,
G D G
darlin you dont bother me
Em G Em
And when youre told, Youre not the brightest star in the sky
G Em G
You knock the others down just to prove that youre brighter
Am D
But you darken when youre shedding light
G C
Youve got the loudest bark, but youve got no bite,
G D
Its a funny sight to see
G C
Like a paper tiger hanging on a string,
G D G
darlin you dont bother me
How to play Paper Tiger
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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.