Now playing

Paperlate

Chords

4.96 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Eminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Chorus]
 DPaperCadd9late  GpaperDsus2lateD  D  Cadd9  G  Dsus2  D  
 DPaperCadd9late  GpaperDsus2lateD  Bm7  G6  Am7  C  D  
 DPaperCadd9late, Goh I'm Dsus2sorry Dbut Dthere is Cadd9no one Gon the Dline
 DPaperCadd9late, Goh I'm Dsus2sorry Dbut Bmrest G6easy Am7no news is Cgood  Dnews
[Verse]
D/FOh it's too Deasy to Em7live like D/F#clockGwork
D/FTick tock Dwatching Em7the world D/F#go   Gby
D/FAny Dchange Em7would take D/F#too  Glong
So Am7dry your eyes
D/FOoh it's too Deasy to Em7live in a D/F#cold Gsweat
D/FJust sitting Ddripping Em7in pools D/F#be-  Glow
D/FYou can Dwipe your Em7face —    D/F#kill the Gpain
But the Am7fever won't go, no no
[Chorus]
DPaperCadd9late, Gpull it Dsus2together Dnow
DPut your Cadd9feet  Gback Dsus2on the Dground
DPaperCadd9late oh Gdon't Dsus2worry Dnow
Bm7You're G6not alone Am7look Cadd9around Dyou
 DPaperCadd9late, Goh I'm Dsus2sorry Dbut Dthere is Cadd9no one Gon the Dline
 DPaperCadd9late, Goh I'm Dsus2sorry Dbut Bmrest G6easy Am7no news is Cgood  Dnews
[Verse]
D/FOh it's too Deasy to Em7compute D/F#your fuGture
D/FTaking no Drisks and Em7playing D/F#too  Gsafe
D/FAny Dchange Em7would take D/F#too  Glong
So Am7dry your eyes
D/FOh it's too Deasy to Em7talk about D/F#rocking the Gboat
D/FMaking Dchanges Em7and D/F#changing Gtrack
D/FBut you'd Dbetter Em7not lock D/F#that Gdoor
'Cause you'll bAm7e coming back
[Bridge]
  Asus2Ah you're Fmaj7/Abreathing F/Dfaster
  Asus2Si- Am7lence the Fmaj7/Aonly      F/Dsound
  Asus2There's Am7no need to be Fmaj7/Anice on F/Dthe way up
 A#maj7/A'Cause yAm7ou're not A#/Acoming Fmaj7/AdownG/A  
[Chorus]
 DPaperCadd9late  GpaperDsus2lateD  D  Cadd9  G  Dsus2  D  
 DPaperCadd9late  GpaperDsus2lateD  Bm7  G6  Am7  Cadd9  D  
 DPaperCadd9late  GpaperDsus2lateD  D  Cadd9  G  Dsus2  D  
 DPaperCadd9late  GpaperDsus2lateD  Bm7  G6  Am7  Cadd9  D  
 DPaperCadd9late, Goh I'm Dsus2sorry but Dthere is Cadd9no one Gon the Dline
 DPaperCadd9late, Goh I'm Dsus2sorry Dbut Bmrest G6easy Am7no news is Cgood  Dnews
 DPaperCadd9late, Goh I'm Dsus2sorry Dbut Dthere is Cadd9no one Gon the Dline
 DPaperCadd9late, Goh I'm Dsus2sorry Dbut Bmrest G6easy Am7no news is Cgood  Dnews

All chords in this song (18)

🎸 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

Paperlate

by Genesis

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Cadd9

Dsus2

Bm7

Am7

D/F

Em7

D/F#

Asus2

Fmaj7/A

F/D

A#maj7/A

A#/A

G/A

[Chorus]

D Cadd9 G Dsus2 D D Cadd9 G Dsus2 D

Paperlate paperlate

D Cadd9 G Dsus2 D Bm7 G6 Am7 C D

Paperlate paperlate

D Cadd9 G Dsus2 D D Cadd9 G D

Paperlate, oh I'm sorry but there is no one on the line

D Cadd9 G Dsus2 D Bm G6 Am7 C D

Paperlate, oh I'm sorry but rest easy no news is good news

[Verse]

D/F D Em7 D/F# G

Oh it's too easy to live like clockwork

D/F D Em7 D/F# G

Tick tock watching the world go by

D/F D Em7 D/F# G

Any change would take too long

Am7

So dry your eyes

D/F D Em7 D/F# G

Ooh it's too easy to live in a cold sweat

D/F D Em7 D/F# G

Just sitting dripping in pools be- low

D/F D Em7 D/F# G

You can wipe your face — kill the pain

Am7

But the fever won't go, no no

[Chorus]

D Cadd9 G Dsus2 D

Paperlate, pull it together now

D Cadd9 G Dsus2 D

Put your feet back on the ground

D Cadd9 G Dsus2 D

Paperlate oh don't worry now

Bm7 G6 Am7 Cadd9 D

You're not alone look around you

D Cadd9 G Dsus2 D D Cadd9 G D

Paperlate, oh I'm sorry but there is no one on the line

D Cadd9 G Dsus2 D Bm G6 Am7 C D

Paperlate, oh I'm sorry but rest easy no news is good news

[Verse]

D/F D Em7 D/F# G

Oh it's too easy to compute your future

D/F D Em7 D/F# G

Taking no risks and playing too safe

D/F D Em7 D/F# G

Any change would take too long

Am7

So dry your eyes

D/F D Em7 D/F# G

Oh it's too easy to talk about rocking the boat

D/F D Em7 D/F# G

Making changes and changing track

D/F D Em7 D/F# G

But you'd better not lock that door

Am7

'Cause you'll be coming back

[Bridge]

Asus2 Fmaj7/A F/D

Ah you're breathing faster

Asus2 Am7 Fmaj7/A F/D

Si- lence the only sound

Asus2 Am7 Fmaj7/A F/D

There's no need to be nice on the way up

A#maj7/A Am7 A#/A Fmaj7/A G/A

'Cause you're not coming down

[Chorus]

D Cadd9 G Dsus2 D D Cadd9 G Dsus2 D

Paperlate paperlate

D Cadd9 G Dsus2 D Bm7 G6 Am7 Cadd9 D

Paperlate paperlate

D Cadd9 G Dsus2 D D Cadd9 G Dsus2 D

Paperlate paperlate

D Cadd9 G Dsus2 D Bm7 G6 Am7 Cadd9 D

Paperlate paperlate

D Cadd9 G Dsus2 D Cadd9 G D

Paperlate, oh I'm sorry but there is no one on the line

D Cadd9 G Dsus2 D Bm G6 Am7 C D

Paperlate, oh I'm sorry but rest easy no news is good news

D Cadd9 G Dsus2 D D Cadd9 G D

Paperlate, oh I'm sorry but there is no one on the line

D Cadd9 G Dsus2 D Bm G6 Am7 C D

Paperlate, oh I'm sorry but rest easy no news is good news

About Paperlate Chords by Genesis

Learn how to play Paperlate by Genesis with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Paperlate chords”, “Paperlate guitar chords”, or “Genesis Paperlate 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 Paperlate chords and for experienced players who want accurate Paperlate lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, Cadd9, G, Dsus2, Bm7, G6.

FAQ — Paperlate by Genesis

How do I play "Paperlate" by Genesis on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Paperlate" by Genesis 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 "Paperlate" by Genesis free?

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

Can I transpose "Paperlate" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Paperlate"?

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

Is "Paperlate" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Paperlate" in?

The chords for "Paperlate" show the original chord names (including D, Cadd9, G, Dsus2, Bm7, G6). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.