Paradise
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Intro: F C Am C G C
C G C
For all the wounds that never heal,
F C
For all the times you were a rebel
F C Am
For this one night, Let's not ask the price
C G C
You have to pay, To stay in paradise
So throw another log on the fire C G C
Your sympathy my desire F C
We'll watch the sparks fly, High into the sky F C Am
We'll see the lights of paradise C G C
F
We'll watch the sparks fly
C Am
High into the sky
C G C
We'll see the lights of paradise
C G C F C
F C Am F C G C
I was born to wander, C G C
And every dollar I made I squandered F C
But the greatest misery, Is know I'll have to leave F C Am
Leave these lights of paradise C G C
C G C
Ah sweet oblivion
F C
To sing and dance with the innocent
F C Am
When I'm on my deathbed, Taking my last breath
C G F C
Will I have paid the price, To stay in paradise
F C Am
When I'm on my deathbed Taking my last breath
C G F C
Will I have paid the price To stay in paradise
F C Am C G F C
How to play Paradise
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 F. 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.