Paradise Hotel
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Intro: G D Em D (2x)
G D Em D
Sailing 'cross the seas pursuing sorry ships don't know they're sinking
C G6 Am G-D-
Holding on until all hope is gone
G D Em D
Focusing my eyes on distant stars so far away they're blinking
C G6 Am G-D-
On and off and on and off and on
G D Em D C G6 Am G-D-
But the bird in my hand promises pa-a-radise
INTERLUDE: G D Em D G D Em D
G D Em D
Venture forth from cave to conquer everything that's moving
C G6 Am G-D-
Pleasure never really lasted very long
G D Em D
Roller coaster ride the lows, the highs, feels like you're grooving
C G6 Am G-D-
Though it's on and off and on and off and on
G D Em D C G
But the bird in my hand promises paradise
Bridge:
C G
All the actors in your play
Am G
Will do their part and go their way
D G
Or dance as long as you will pay
C D
But she will never fly away
INTERLUDE: G D Em D G D Em D
G D Em D
Man behind the curtain pulls the levers for the sheep
C G6 Am G-D-
For me tonight there'll be no sleep until the dawn
G D Em D
Neon sign from Paradise Hotel across the street
C G6 Am G-D-
Is blinking on and off and on and off and on
G D Em D C G
And the bird in my hand is promising paradise
OUTRO: (## repeat and fade to end ##)
D Em D C G Am G D G D G C D G
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How to play Paradise Hotel
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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.