Paris
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[Intro: ]Em - B7 Em - B7
Em B7
1. Coming back from Paris on the train,
Em B7
I really didn't care if the journey took all day.
Em B7
Tryin? to turn the pages of my magazine,
Em C B7
while tryin? to keep a hold of your hand.
Em B7
And ordering a coffee that I wouldn't ever drink,
Em C B7
just to keep you and Paris on my mind.
C D G - Em
Just to keep you and Paris on my mind,
Am D G - Em
I didn't know it would be the last time,
Am B7
the last time I saw you.
Em B7
2. At Waterloo we went our separate ways,
Em B7
when I got in my cab I didn't turn and wave.
Em B7
Didn't go to work, just went to bed,
Em C B7
tryin? to keep you and Paris on my mind.
C D G - Em
Tryin? to keep you and Paris on my mind,
Am D G - Em
I didn't know it would be the last time,
Am B7 - Em - B7 Em - B7
the last time I saw you.
Em Am
I phoned your office this afternoon,
C B7
they said they hadn't heard anything from you.
Em Am
It's been seven days without a word,
C B7
I have to keep you and Paris on my mind.
C D G - Em
I have to keep you and Paris on my mind,
Am D G - Em
I didn't know it would be the last time,
Am B7
the last time I saw you.
Em B7
3. Going back to Paris on the train,
Em B7
raining and without you it's not the same.
Em B7
I have to do this journey one more time,
Em C B7
just to keep you and Paris on my mind.
C D G - Em
Just to keep you and Paris on my mind,
Am D G - Em
I didn't know it would be the last time,
Am - - - B7
the last time - - - I saw you.
Em - B7 Em - B7
The last time I saw you. (3x) + Em
How to play Paris
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The first identified chord is Em. 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.