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Pretty Paper

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ROY ORBISON: PRETTY PAPER (W. Nelson) 76/80 - 3/4
|./.   |: Repeat the previous Chord and Measure of 3-Counts.
Intro:
       /             /           /       / (Breaks)
       G            D7        Am7  G
      |            |         |    |
PRETTY PAPER, PRETTY RIBBONS  OF BLUE.
Chorus:
       G                        D
      |            |./.        |   |./.          |./.
PRETTY PAPER, PRETTY RIBBONS  OF BLUE.    WRAP YOUR PRESENTS,
        D7          G              G          G7
       |           |   |./.       |          |
TO YOUR DARLING  FROM YOU-.    PRETTY PENCILS  TO WRITE
         C    Am7     G            D7         Am7 G
        |    |       |            |          |   |
I  LOVE  YOU-.     PRETTY PAPER, PRETTY RIBBONS  OF  BLUE-.
Verse 1:
        /   ////      /  //// (Breaks & Downbeats)
        G            D7          G
       |            |           |     |./.
CROWDED STREETS, BUSY FEET   HUSTLE BY HIM,
                    D7          G   G6
         |./.      |           |   |
DOWN TOWN SHOPPERS, CHRISTMAS  IS NIGH.
         G          G7         C
        |          |          |       |./.   |
THERE HE SITS  ALL A-LONE  ON THE SIDEWALK,
A           A7                D   D7
           |                 |   |
HOPING  THAT YOU WON'T  PASS HIM BY.
Verse 2:
           /            / (Breaks)
           G           D7          G
          |           |           |   |./.
SHOULD YOU STOP, BETTER NOT, MUCH TOO BUSY,
                      D7            G   G6
           |./.      |             |   |
YOU'RE IN A HURRY, MY HOW  TIME  DOES FLY.
       G            G7        C       Am7
      |            |         |       |
IN THE DISTANCE  THE RINGING  OF LAUGHTER,
           G            D7         Am7 G
          |            |          |   |
AND IN THE MIDST  OF THE LAUGHTER  HE CRIE-  S.
Chorus 2x:
       G                        D
      |            |./.        |    |./.          |./.
PRETTY PAPER, PRETTY RIBBONS  OF BLUE.     WRAP YOUR PRESENTS,
        D7          G              G          G7
       |           |   |./.       |          |
TO YOUR DARLING  FROM YOU.     PRETTY PENCILS  TO WRITE
                                                           / (Break in 2nd Chorus)
         C    Am7    G            D7         Am7 G
        |    |      |            |          |   |
I  LOVE  YOU.     PRETTY PAPER, PRETTY RIBBONS  OF  BLU  - E.
Tab by: DAIRYBEAT (André H. Hofman, Purmerend, The Netherlands).
Dairybeat ORIGINALS and BACKING TRACKS on:
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=137360&content=music
https://soundcloud.com/dairybeat
https://www.youtube.com/user/Dairybeat

Pretty Paper chords and lyrics

Free chords for Pretty Paper by Roy Orbison. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

ROY ORBISON: PRETTY PAPER (W. Nelson) 76/80 - 3/4
|./.   |: Repeat the previous Chord and Measure of 3-Counts.
Intro:
       /             /           /       / (Breaks)
Chorus:
Verse 1:
        /   ////      /  //// (Breaks & Downbeats)
Verse 2:
           /            / (Breaks)
Chorus 2x:
                                                           / (Break in 2nd Chorus)
Tab by: DAIRYBEAT (André H. Hofman, Purmerend, The Netherlands).
Dairybeat ORIGINALS and BACKING TRACKS on:
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=137360&content=music
https://soundcloud.com/dairybeat
https://www.youtube.com/user/Dairybeat

Pretty Paper Chords by Roy Orbison

Learn how to play Pretty Paper by Roy Orbison with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Pretty Paper chords”, “Pretty Paper guitar chords”, or “Roy Orbison Pretty Paper 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 Pretty Paper chords and for experienced players who want accurate Pretty Paper lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, D7, Am7, D, G7, C.

Frequently asked questions about Pretty Paper

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

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Pretty Paper"?

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

Is "Pretty Paper" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Pretty Paper" in?

The chords for "Pretty Paper" show the original chord names (including G, D7, Am7, D, G7, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.