Welcome to Paradise
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[E] [E] [D] [A] [(4x)]
[E]Dear Mother, Ca[D]n you hear me whini[E]ng?
[E]It's been 3 whol[D]e weeks since [G]I have left your h[B]ome
[E]This sudden fea[D]r has left me trembli[E]ng
[E]'Cause now it se[D]ems that I am o[G]ut here on my o[B]wn
A[G]nd I'm feeling all alo[B]ne...
Chorus:
[E]Pay attention t[G]o the cracked streets[A], and broken hom[C]es
[E]Some call it slums, s[G]ome call it ni[B]ce...
[E]I want to take y[G]ou through a wasteland [A]I like to call my [C]home...
[E]Welcome to Paradi[B]se
Intro x2
[E]A gunshot ri[D]ngs out at the statio[E]n
[E]Another urc[D]hin snaps, and le[G]ft dead on his o[B]wn
[E]It makes me wo[D]nder why I'm still he[E]re
[E]For some strange re[D]ason it's now feel[G]ing like my ho[B]me
And I'm ne[G]ver gonna [B]go...
Chorus
[E]
Bridge
[E]Dear Mother, C[D]an you hear me laughin[E]g?
[E]It's been six wh[D]ole months since [G]I have left your h[B]ome
[E]It makes me wo[D]nder why I'm still he[E]re
[E]For some strange rea[D]son it's now fe[G]eling like my h[B]ome
And I'm ne[G]ver gonna [B]go...
Chorus
Intro x4
How to play Welcome to Paradise
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 E. 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.