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Key: Bb major•
Intro 1
C
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Verse 1

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Riding on a big white butterfly

I turned my back away towards the sky
C
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I closed my eyes to look for something

Saw myself as really nothing
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G

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Then I realized my butterfly
D
D

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Wasn't really up there with me
C
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D

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We all make mistakes, forgive me
Interlude 1

Would you like to ride my butterfly?
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Verse 2
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Riding on a long blue paper plane

Getting seasick, sorry once again
C
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Landing strip is getting oh!

Hope the fog lifts, makes it clearer
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Then I realized my paper plane
D
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Wasn't really up there with me
C
C

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We all make mistakes, forgive me
Verse 3
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Would you like to ride my paper plane?
Interlude 2
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C
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D
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Verse 4
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G

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Riding in a three grand Deutsche car

A to B is often very far
C
C

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Home is near, but such a long way
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Legs and heads all feel the wrong way

Then I realized my Deutsche car
D
D

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Is only there to get me somewhere
C
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Even so I really do care
Outro 1

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • G

  • D

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Paper Plane by Status Quo is Bb major.

The primary chords used in Paper Plane are Eb, Bb, F.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Eb, Bb, F, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Paper Plane is approximately 171 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Paper Plane 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 Paper Plane. 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 Status Quo.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Paper Plane 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 Paper Plane by Status Quo on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.