Stray Paper
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VERSE I
Em D A
I got a postcard with an old address
Em D A
A picture of Houston, in a beat-up mess
Em A D
Just to remind me that it all went wrong
G A
Just to beat me up, just to turn me on
CHORUS
D Bm D Bm D Bm G A
Stray paper, stray paper, stray paper, burnin' in my hands
VERSE II
Em D A
Cigarettes in the glove box, with the classified ads
Em D A
Ashes and silver, worn into your hands
Em A D
"I gotta see you", on a bar napkin
G A
Gas station quarters, I got to see you again
CHORUS
VERSE III
Em D A
Somewhere there's a letter, that I never sent
Em D A
It used to read pretty, now it's empty as
Em A D
That night in the headlights, with the blankets pressed
G A
Was it somethin' to you, baby? Was it always just . . .
CHORUS (then repeat)
G A G A
Burnin' in my hands, burnin' in my hands
Em D A (Repeat 5 times) Em
How to play Stray Paper
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 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.