Papercut
View chords used in this chart
Capo 2
Intro-
C F C
C F C
C F C
C F C C
C F G
How can you tell me that your minds made up
C F G
When I see you throwing pennies in a well for luck
Am G
And for what, we're not stuck here
F G Am
Just keep messing around and get in trouble
G F
Like we used to, like we used to
C F G
How can you tell me that your minds made up
Am G F G
When we're just eighteen, we're much too young
Am G
To make decisions 'bout the future
F G Am
Where we wanna be for now
G F
Nothing's changing now, nothing's changing my
G
Papercut doesn't hurt that much
Am G Am G
You sneak under my skin like, the first time we touched
F G
You're not out of luck, you just, think too much
Am G Am G Am*
Are you over your head or just holding your brea-eth
F* C* C F C, C F C, C(dud-quick)
Why do you think you're such a mess? (same as intro)
C F G
How can you tell me that you're scared to jump
C F G
When you dove head first down the well for luck
Am C F G
And I saved you when you got stuck
Am G F
You're not as scared with the people you love
C F G
Oh, how can you tell me that I drink too much
Am G F G
What's the fun in never f***ing up
Am G
Got no decisions about the future
F G Am
Running through my head for now
G F
Nothing's changing no, I'm not changing, this
G
Papercut doesn't hurt that much
Am G Am G
You sneak under my skin like, the first time we touched
F G
You're not out of luck, you just, think too much
Am G Am G Am*
Are you over your head or just holding your brea-eth
F* C* C F Am G, C F Am G
Why do you think you're such a mess?
C F Am
You're not alone, I found a friend in your demon
G
So you don't have to see them
C F Am* G*
You're not alone, no you just don't know who you are...
F G
My, papercut doesn't hurt that much
Am G Am G
You sneak under my skin like, the first time we touched
F G
You're not out of luck, you just, think too much
Am G Am G
Are you over your head or just holding your breath, my
F G
Papercut doesn't hurt that much
Am G Am G
You sneak under my skin like, the first time we touched
F G
You're not out of luck, you just, think too much
Am G Am G Am*
Are you over your head or just holding your brea-eth
F* C*
Why do you think you're such a mess?
(softly)
C F G
How can you tell me that your minds made up
C F G
When I see you throwing pennies in a well for luck
Am G
And for what, we're not stuck here
F G Am
Just keep messing around and get in trouble
G F F*
Like we used to, like we used to
How to play Papercut
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 C. 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.