Now playing

Paper Plane

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Key of A
Capo 2
Intro:   G    Em    C  D  
Verse 1:
If you Gtake me on a flight that's crazy
I'll Clet you fly a little Dmore
And Gsometimes I get worried
To Clet go of my bags and Dwalk
like a Cpilot of a paper Gplane,
I'll Emfold the ends and swing down the Dlane
Like a Cfire that we can't conGtain,
wishing that iEmt will last,
iDt will last
Chorus:
 GI've got one heart I'll not waste it away,
 GI've got one life I'm not throwing it away
 CGotta know that I D/F#never plan to EmEverland
 Cso for now I'll just Dfly on my paper pGlane
Interlude:   G    Em    C  D  
Verse 2:
If you're Gup there and not thinking,
what's the Cpoint of flying up at Dall?
If you Gfeel that life for you ain't crazy,
I'll say you Chave not lived at Dall
My momma said our Clife's like a paper Gplane,
Emfold the ends and swing down the Dlane
Like a Cfire that we can't contGain,
wishing that iEmt will last
iDt will last
Chorus:
 GI've got one Cheart I'll not Emwaste it Daway,
 GI've got one Clife I'm not Emthrowing it Daway
 CGotta Gknow that I D/F#never plan to EmEverland
 Cso for Gnow I'll just Dfly on my paper pGlane
 GI've got one Cheart I'll not Emwaste it Daway,
 GI've got one Clife I'm not Emthrowing it Daway
 CGotta Gknow that I D/F#never plan to EmEverland
 Cso for Gnow I'll just Dfly on my paper plane
Interlude:  C   G    D   C   G    EmX2
 GI've got one Cheart I'll not Emwaste it Daway,
 GI've got one Clife I'm not Emthrowing it Daway
 CGotta Gknow that I D/F#never plan to EmEverland
 Cso for Gnow I'll just Dfly on my paper plane
Interlude:   G    Em    C  D  
Bridge:
It Gwill last, it will last
Wishing that Emit will last, it will last
Wishing that Cit will last, it will last
Wishing that Dit will last, it will last
Wishing that Cit will last, it will last
Wishing that G/Bit will last, it will last
Wishing that Emit will last, it will last
Wishing that Dit will last, it will last
Wishing that Cit will last, it will last
Wishing that G/Bit will last, it will last
Wishing that Emit will last, it will last
So for Cnow I'll just Dfly on my paper plane
Outro:   G    Em    C    D  G  
Thanks :)

All chords in this song (6)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Paper Plane

by Scarlet Avenue

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 2 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

D/F#

G/B

Key of A

Capo 2

G Em C D

Intro:

Verse 1:

If you take me on a flight that's crazy

C D

I'll let you fly a little more

And sometimes I get worried

C D

To let go of my bags and walk

C G

like a pilot of a paper plane,

Em D

I'll fold the ends and swing down the lane

C G

Like a fire that we can't contain,

wishing that it will last,

it will last

Chorus:

I've got one heart I'll not waste it away,

I've got one life I'm not throwing it away

C D/F# Em

Gotta know that I never plan to Everland

C D G

so for now I'll just fly on my paper plane

G Em C D

Interlude:

Verse 2:

If you're up there and not thinking,

C D

what's the point of flying up at all?

If you feel that life for you ain't crazy,

C D

I'll say you have not lived at all

C G

My momma said our life's like a paper plane,

Em D

fold the ends and swing down the lane

C G

Like a fire that we can't contain,

wishing that it will last

it will last

Chorus:

G C Em D

I've got one heart I'll not waste it away,

G C Em D

I've got one life I'm not throwing it away

C G D/F# Em

Gotta know that I never plan to Everland

C G D G

so for now I'll just fly on my paper plane

G C Em D

I've got one heart I'll not waste it away,

G C Em D

I've got one life I'm not throwing it away

C G D/F# Em

Gotta know that I never plan to Everland

C G D

so for now I'll just fly on my paper plane

C G D C G Em

Interlude: X2

G C Em D

I've got one heart I'll not waste it away,

G C Em D

I've got one life I'm not throwing it away

C G D/F# Em

Gotta know that I never plan to Everland

C G D

so for now I'll just fly on my paper plane

G Em C D

Interlude:

Bridge:

It will last, it will last

Wishing that it will last, it will last

G/B

Wishing that it will last, it will last

G/B

Wishing that it will last, it will last

C D

So for now I'll just fly on my paper plane

G Em C D G

Outro:

Thanks :)

About Paper Plane Chords by Scarlet Avenue

Learn how to play Paper Plane by Scarlet Avenue with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Paper Plane chords”, “Paper Plane guitar chords”, or “Scarlet Avenue Paper Plane chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Paper Plane chords and for experienced players who want accurate Paper Plane lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, G, Em, C, D, D/F#.

FAQ — Paper Plane by Scarlet Avenue

How do I play "Paper Plane" by Scarlet Avenue on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Paper Plane" by Scarlet Avenue on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Paper Plane" by Scarlet Avenue free?

Yes. The chords for "Paper Plane" by Scarlet Avenue are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Paper Plane" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Paper Plane" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Paper Plane"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Paper Plane" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Paper Plane" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Paper Plane" by Scarlet Avenue with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Scarlet Avenue below.

What key is "Paper Plane" in?

The chords for "Paper Plane" show the original chord names (including A, G, Em, C, D, D/F#). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.