Straight Papers
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[Verso 1]
A D
Half awake and I love it
A D
Broken down and I need it
A D
So far away it is beautiful
A D
I need something more
[Verso 2]
A D
Can you hear it? Its
the sound of a failure
A D
While everyone else succeeds
A G
Well I can't hear it Ive
had too many drinks
A
Can you remind me tomorrow?
[Refrão]
D
Ill lay on the
floorboards by my bed
A
Something is in this drink
something has gone to my head
D
I'll lay on the floorboards
A
by my bed Cause I dont wanna
Em
go cause I dont wanna go home
G
Cause I always feel like
D A Em
I'm in traffic I wanna
G D
quit I wanna drop out
[Verso 3]
A D
Zoned out staring at the walls
A D
starring at my shoes Got a
deathtrap van gotta day to
A G
abuse I need a business suit
A
to change my heart Or a
melody yeah thats a start
[Verso 4]
A D
Can you hear it? Its
the sound of a failure
A D
While everyone else succeeds
A G
Well I can't hear it Ive
had too many drinks
A
Can you remind me tomorrow?
[Refrão]
D
Ill lay on the
floorboards by my bed
A
Something is in this drink
something has gone to my head
D
I'll lay on the floorboards
A
by my bed Cause I dont wanna
Em
go cause I dont wanna go home
G
Cause I always feel like
D A Em
I'm in traffic I wanna
G D
quit I wanna drop out
Em G
Cause I always feel like
D A Em
I'm in traffic I wanna
G D
quit I wanna drop out
How to play Straight Papers
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.