Papillon
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Intro G D Em (2x)
G D Em
This room has a window that calls
G D Em
That tells you you've been there before
C G
A sundial in the sky
G D Em
The only reminder of the days passing by
G D Em
You, my old solitary friend
G D Em
For you I would wait 'til the end
C G
Just running down the time
G D Em
With all of our yesterdays left far behind
Am Em
Your debts have all been paid
Am Em Dsus2
So go on and walk away
Am Em
I hope out there you'll stay on
G D Em
Where we won't cry no more
( Em G G D Em )
( Em G G D Em )
G D Em
The truth turns the needle through north
G D Em
And trusts us to follow its course
C G
But sometimes it's the lie
G D Em
That takes the day trembling in all its denial
G D Em
Now only one ruling is left
G D Em
When no one believes they'll be next
C G
And trails too far to find
G D Em
If every damn stranger's got something to hide
Am Em
But guards are overthrown
Am Em Dsus2
The way is wide open for all who'd go
Am Em
It's never been so close now
G D Em
And there we won't cry no more
( Em G G D Em )
( Em G G D Em )
G D Em
And there we won't cry no more
G D Em
There we won't cry no more
G D Em
There we won't cry no more
G D Em
There we won't cry no more
How to play Papillon
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.