Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Paper Cuts

Chords

4.26 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
F
F Em F E5
[Verse]
When I'm feeling tired,F  
E5She puts food through the Fdoor,
E5I crawl towards the crack Fof light,
SometE5imes I can't find my way
 FNewE5spapers spread aFround,
SoaE5king all that they can
  F  E5A cleaning is due Fagain,
 FA E5good hosing down!F  
[Bridge]
E5
[Pre-chorus]
The lady  E5who I feel materE5nal love for
CannoE5t look me in E5the eyes,
But I E5see hers and thE5ey are blue
And they cocE5k and twist and mE5asturbate
[Chorus]
F5WhyF#5?G5  G#5  B5  Bb5  
I said   F5      F#5     G5      G#5  B5so!Bb5  
I said   F5      F#5     G5      G#5  B5so!Bb5  
I said   F5      F#5     G5      G#5  B5so!Bb5  
NirvanaG#5  G5  
NirvanaB5  Bb5  
NirvanaG#5  G5  
NirvanaB5  Bb5  
NirvanaG#5  G5  
Nirvana
 F#5   F#m11(x2)
[Verse]
  F  E5Black windows of paintF  
E5I scratched with my nails
 FI seE5e others just Flike me
E5Why do they not try to escape?
  F  E5They bring out the oFlder ones,
 FTE5hey point in my way
 FTE5hey come with there flFashing lights
And takE5e my family awayF  
[Bridge]
E5
[Pre-chorus]
And very  E5later I E5have learned
To accE5ept some friends of ridE5icule
My whole  E5existence is for  E5your amusement
And thaE5t is why I'm here  E5with you
[Chorus]
   F5      F#5     G5      G#5     B5     Bb5To take   F5      F#5     G5      G#5     B5     Bb5me with   F5      F#5     G5      G#5     B5     Bb5your lifeF5  F#5  G5  G#5  B5  Bb5  
Nirvana   G#5  G5  
Nirvana   B5  Bb5  
Nirvana   G#5  G5  
NirvanaB5  Bb5  
NirvanaG#5  G5  
NirvanaB5  Bb5  
NirvanaG#5  G5  
Nirvana 
 F#5   F#m11(x2)

All chords in this song (10)

🎸 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 Cuts

by Nirvana

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

F#5

G#5

Bb5

F#m11

[Intro]

F Em F E5

[Verse]

When I'm feeling tired,

E5 F

She puts food through the door,

E5 F

I crawl towards the crack of light,

Sometimes I can't find my way

F E5 F

Newspapers spread around,

Soaking all that they can

F E5 F

A cleaning is due again,

F E5 F

A good hosing down!

[Bridge]

[Pre-chorus]

E5 E5

The lady who I feel maternal love for

E5 E5

Cannot look me in the eyes,

E5 E5

But I see hers and they are blue

E5 E5

And they cock and twist and masturbate

[Chorus]

F5 F#5 G5 G#5 B5 Bb5

Why?

F5 F#5 G5 G#5 B5 Bb5

I said so!

F5 F#5 G5 G#5 B5 Bb5

I said so!

F5 F#5 G5 G#5 B5 Bb5

I said so!

G#5 G5

Nirvana

B5 Bb5

Nirvana

G#5 G5

Nirvana

B5 Bb5

Nirvana

G#5 G5

Nirvana

F#5 F#m11

(x2)

[Verse]

F E5 F

Black windows of paint

I scratched with my nails

F E5 F

I see others just like me

Why do they not try to escape?

F E5 F

They bring out the older ones,

F E5

They point in my way

F E5 F

They come with there flashing lights

E5 F

And take my family away

[Bridge]

[Pre-chorus]

E5 E5

And very later I have learned

E5 E5

To accept some friends of ridicule

E5 E5

My whole existence is for your amusement

E5 E5

And that is why I'm here with you

[Chorus]

F5 F#5 G5 G#5 B5 Bb5 F5 F#5 G5 G#5 B5 Bb5 F5 F#5 G5 G#5 B5 Bb5 F5 F#5 G5 G#5 B5 Bb5

To take me with your life

G#5 G5

Nirvana

B5 Bb5

Nirvana

G#5 G5

Nirvana

B5 Bb5

Nirvana

G#5 G5

Nirvana

B5 Bb5

Nirvana

G#5 G5

Nirvana

F#5 F#m11

(x2)

About Paper Cuts Chords by Nirvana

Learn how to play Paper Cuts by Nirvana with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Paper Cuts chords”, “Paper Cuts guitar chords”, or “Nirvana Paper Cuts 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 Cuts chords and for experienced players who want accurate Paper Cuts lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, Em, E5, A, F5, F#5.

FAQ — Paper Cuts by Nirvana

How do I play "Paper Cuts" by Nirvana on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Paper Cuts" by Nirvana 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 Cuts" by Nirvana free?

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

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

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Paper Cuts"?

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

Is "Paper Cuts" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Paper Cuts" in?

The chords for "Paper Cuts" show the original chord names (including F, Em, E5, A, F5, F#5). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.