Pretty Paper
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D A
Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blue,
A7 D
wrap your presents to your darling from you.
D7 G
Pretty pencils to write "I love you".
D A G D A
Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blue.
D A D
1. Crowded street, busy feet hustle by him,
A D
downtown shoppers, Christmas is nigh.
D7 G
There he sits all alone on the sidewalk,
E7 A
hoping that you won't pass him by.
D A D
2. Should you stop? Better not, much too busy !
A D
You're in a hurry, my, how time does fly !
D7 G
In the distance the ringing of laughter,
D A D
and in the midst of the laughter he cries.
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How to play Pretty Paper
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.