Paper Trail
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[Intro ]
G Gsus2 Em {x8}
[Verso 1]
G
Well I am just static
G7
On a television screen
C
In an era of uncertainty
Baug
A whisper of what I mean
G
It's black magic miracle
G7
For the broken beauty queen
C
And now all ideas of innocence
Baug G Cm
Belong to mystery
[Verso 2]
G
Don't let happiness change you
G7
Don't you give them my name
C
I put my angel on an airplane
Baug
Said it's the only way it's safe
G
I was halfway leaving when I fell down dead
G7
I don't open the letter, left on my step
C Dsus2
I lost my mind
C Dsus4 G
You know why you don't owe me
[Verso 3]
G
And I'm afraid of everything
G7
Don't tell the devil, I know how harmony leads out to headaches
C D7 C
I left by myself, I'm alone
G
Like I've never been before
{Break}
G Gmaj7
Outro
C D7
Now the sun has set
Cmaj7 F7 C D7 C D7 Cmaj7 F7
My heart uprising and leaves a pa-per trail
N.C.
To yesterday
G Adim {x8}
G Am C Em Baug Cm G
How to play Paper Trail
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.