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The Paper Kites
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2013•Folk•1.2K views•
Key: E major•
Intro 1
C#m
C#m
4

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Bsus4
Bsus4
2

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E
E

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A
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C#m
C#m
4

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Bsus4
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2

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Verse 1
C#m
C#m
4

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Bsus4
Bsus4
2

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E
E

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A
A

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We were trying, but we're trying no more
Bsus4
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E
E

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It's cold on the floor, cold on the floor
C#m
C#m
4

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Bsus4
Bsus4
2

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This house has never been
E
E

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A
A

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the same as before
Bsus4
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2

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E
E

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It's never felt warm, never felt warm
C#m
C#m
4

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Bsus4
Bsus4
2

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There's something moving
E
E

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A
A

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through the windows and walls
Bsus4
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2

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E
E

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I've seen it before, seen it before
C#m
C#m
4

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Bsus4
Bsus4
2

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E
E

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A
A

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You left me living with a lingering soul,
Bsus4
Bsus4
2

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E
E

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how little you know, how little you know
C#m
C#m
4

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Bsus4
Bsus4
2

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E
E

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A
A

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Bsus4
Bsus4
2

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E
E

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Verse 2
C#m
C#m
4

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Bsus4
Bsus4
2

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E
E

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A
A

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We were standing at the foot of a path
Bsus4
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2

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E
E

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I had to go back, I had to go back
C#m
C#m
4

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Bsus4
Bsus4
2

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E
E

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A
A

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I chose to travel as a lonely man
Bsus4
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2

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E
E

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So much that I lacked, so much that I lacked
C#m
C#m
4

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Bsus4
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2

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E
E

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A
A

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I'm always wishing I was walking that road
Bsus4
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2

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E
E

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It's something I hold, something I hold
C#m
C#m
4

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Bsus4
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2

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E
E

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A
A

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I take it with me all the places I go
Bsus4
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2

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E
E

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How little you know, how little you know
C#m
C#m
4

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Bsus4
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2

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E
E

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A
A

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Bsus4
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2

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E

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Chorus 1
A
A

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Bsus4
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2

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E
E

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I only eat to fill me up
A
A

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E
E

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I only sleep to rest
A
A

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B
B
2

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E
E

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I need a love just like you gave
A
A

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I haven't found it yet,
E
E

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found it yet
Verse 3
C#m
C#m
4

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2

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See where I am is
E
E

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A
A

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where I'm wanting to be,
Bsus4
Bsus4
2

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E
E

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I know what I need, know what I need
C#m
C#m
4

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Bsus4
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2

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E
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A
A

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And there are many different places to see
Bsus4
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2

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E
E

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I know how to dream, know how to dream
C#m
C#m
4

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Bsus4
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2

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E
E

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A
A

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Still there's a wound and I'm moving slow
Bsus4
Bsus4
2

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E
E

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Though it don't show, though it don't show
C#m
C#m
4

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Bsus4
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2

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E
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A
A

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I've got a hole where nothing grows,
Bsus4
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2

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E
E

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little you know, how little you know
C#m
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4

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Bsus4
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2

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E
E

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A
A

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Bsus4
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Chorus 2
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A

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Bsus4
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E
E

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only eat to fill me up
A
A

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E
E

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I only sleep to rest
A
A

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B
B
2

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E
E

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I need a love just like you gave
A
A

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I haven't found it yet,
E
E

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found it yet
Verse 4
C#m
C#m
4

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Bsus4
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2

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E
E

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A
A

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Maybe we'd marry and we'd work it out fine,
Bsus4
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E
E

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In some other time, in some other time
C#m
C#m
4

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A
A

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And we are happy when I'm walking that line,
Bsus4
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E
E

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It's all in my mind, all in my mind
C#m
C#m
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E
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A
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I paint the ceiling so that nobody knows
Bsus4
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E
E

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I cover it slow, cover it slow
C#m
C#m
4

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It's like you've never even met me before,
Bsus4
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E
E

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How little I show, how little I show
C#m
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Bsus4
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E
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A
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Bsus4
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E
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How little I show, how little I show
C#m
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Bsus4
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E
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Bsus4
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C#m

    4

  • Bsus4

    2

  • E

  • A

  • B

    2

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Paint by The Paper Kites is E major.

The primary chords used in Paint are C#m, B, E, A.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like C#m, B, E, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Paint is approximately 77 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Paint using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Paint. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Paper Kites.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Paint to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Paint by The Paper Kites on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.