Paradise
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Intro: Bm
Bm Em
Broken boy, stone cold and far from home
Bm G
Sent upon a foolish sacrifice
Em Am
All your plans buried in desert sands
Em F#7
Paradise comes with a price
Taxi girl, sad luck and thorazine
Victim of some very bad advice
Little fish caught in a silken purse
Paradise comes with a price
D
So hold me up
Am
'Cause I feel I'm falling apart
C7
Alone in the dark
G
Heaven knows
D
Take my hand
Am
'Cause I feel I'm floating away
C7
Can we ever win?
Bm
Somehow, someday
solo guitar: same chords like verse
Boy and girl caught in a brutal world
One more drink together alone
Small surprise, they shoot the messenger
Paradise almost feels like home
So hold me close
'Cause I feel I'm falling apart
Alone in the dark
Heaven knows
Take my hand
'Cause I feel I'm floating away
Can we ever win?
G
Somehow, someday
solo trombone: same chords like Chorus
outro: Bm
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 Bm. 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.