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Champagne From A Paper Cup

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Intro [Repeat 4x]
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G                           Am            Em
Verse 
(G)                                     Am   Em  
I think I'm drunk enough to Drive you home now
I'll keep my mouth kept SAmhut from uEmnder lGock and key
That's rusted firm, no lAmieEm  
G'cause all these conversAmations Emwind..
GOn Amand Emon... [repeat twice]
Chorus
GDrinking champEmagne from a paper cup
Is Bbnever Cquite the Emsame
GAnd every sip'Ems moving through my eyes
And Bbup inCto my Embrain
At half past Gtwo; aEmbout time to leave
'cause the Bbdj's pClaying rhythm and Emblues
A sad-sorry sGtate, sEmtutter step to those slammin' grooves
As Bbi'm waCiting arouEmnd for you...
                           G              Am   Em[x2]
Repeat  Verse
Fade out on final Em chord

All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

"Champagne From A Paper Cup" comes from Death Cab for Cutie, a band known for its melodic sound blending indie rock, indie pop, and alternative rock, characterized by sensitive, introspective songwriting. The song appears on the early release "You Can Play These Songs With Chords." It plays like a quiet, intimate moment, perhaps reflecting on simple pleasures or bittersweet memories.

AI-written from these sources:Death Cab for Cutie — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Champagne From A Paper Cup

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Intro [Repeat 4x]

|----0------0----|

|------7------7--|

|--0------0------|

|----------------|

G Am Em

Verse

G Am Em

()

I think I'm drunk enough to Drive you home now

Am Em G

I'll keep my mouth kept Shut from under lock and key

Am Em

That's rusted firm, no lie

G Am Em

'cause all these conversations wind..

G Am Em

On and on... [repeat twice]

Chorus

G Em

Drinking champagne from a paper cup

Bb C Em

Is never quite the same

G Em

And every sip's moving through my eyes

Bb C Em

And up into my brain

G Em

At half past two; about time to leave

Bb C Em

'cause the dj's playing rhythm and blues

G Em

A sad-sorry state, stutter step to those slammin' grooves

Bb C Em

As i'm waiting around for you...

G Am Em

[x2]

Repeat Verse

Fade out on final Em chord

About Champagne From A Paper Cup Chords by Death Cab for Cutie

Learn how to play Champagne From A Paper Cup by Death Cab for Cutie with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Champagne From A Paper Cup chords”, “Champagne From A Paper Cup guitar chords”, or “Death Cab for Cutie Champagne From A Paper Cup 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 Champagne From A Paper Cup chords and for experienced players who want accurate Champagne From A Paper Cup lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Am, Em, Bb, C, A.

FAQ — Champagne From A Paper Cup by Death Cab for Cutie

How do I play "Champagne From A Paper Cup" by Death Cab for Cutie on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Champagne From A Paper Cup" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Champagne From A Paper Cup"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Champagne From A Paper Cup" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Champagne From A Paper Cup" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Champagne From A Paper Cup" by Death Cab for Cutie with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Death Cab for Cutie below.

What key is "Champagne From A Paper Cup" in?

The chords for "Champagne From A Paper Cup" show the original chord names (including G, Am, Em, Bb, C, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.