Postcards from Paraguay - Mark Knopfler

Postcards from Paraguay

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Postcards from Paraguay (Buskers version) - Shangrila
 
(for CD use capo on 1st fret)
 
Intro = Am, C, G Am x 4 G, Am x2 Am x2 (or3)
 
C G Am Am
One thing was leading to the next
 
F C G G
I bit off more than I could chew
 
C G Am Am
I had the power to sign the cheques
 
F C G G
It wasn't difficult to do
 
Am C
I couldn't stay and face the mu - sic
 
F C G
So many reasons why I wont be sending
 
Am C
Po - oh - st - cards
 
F C G
From Paraguay, from Paraguay, from Para -
 
Am (fill same as intro)
- guay.
 
After second verse fill as intro then
 
F F F C
C C C F
F F F C
C C G Am G Am (Am x 2 or 3)
 
Do this one again after last verse.

How to play Postcards from Paraguay

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 Am. 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.

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