Paris To Sleep chords by
Violent Femmes

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Key: B major•

Verse 1

B

B

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Par_ is to sleep

Verse 2

Two, three, four

B

B

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G#m

G#m

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Some people come here to drink

E

E

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B

B

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F#

F#

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True or not true, what do you think?

B

B

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G#m

G#m

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And the wine flows, so the line goes

E

E

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Makes the old young

B

B

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F#

F#

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and I'm told it's fun

And yes, I had a drink or two

E

E

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B

B

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or three or perhaps more

F#

F#

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E

E

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But they are not what I came here for

Please, lover,

B

B

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G#m

G#m

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E

E

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don't let the terror scare us too deep

And I came to Paris to sleep

B

B

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Verse 3

G#m

G#m

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Some people come here to think

E

E

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Philosophy agrees with me, and you,

B

B

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F#

F#

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would you like a drink?

B

B

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G#m

G#m

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And the time goes whichever way

the mind wind blows

E

E

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It makes the young old,

B

B

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F#

F#

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it's not fun, I am told

And yes, I had a thought or two

E

E

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B

B

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or three or perhaps more

F#

F#

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E

E

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But these are not what I came here for

My brother,

B

B

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G#m

G#m

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E

E

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don't let the terror scare us too deep

And I came to Paris to sleep

B

B

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Verse 4

C#m

C#m

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I'm sorry I was late

and you waited all day

B

B

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True or not true, I feel this way

C#m

C#m

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I lay in the bed and I waited all day

B

B

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For feeling to pass and not stay

C#m

C#m

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I'm sorry,

it was great and then it went away

B

B

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I'm sorry I was late again today

Verse 5

G#m

G#m

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Some people come here for love

E

E

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B

B

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F#

F#

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Is this for you? Yes, I think so, my love

B

B

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Oh, love comes and comes

and goes and goes

G#m

G#m

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And the love- light lies lying low

E

E

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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B

B

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F#

F#

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You never know, you never know

I guess I had a love or two

E

E

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B

B

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or three or perhaps more

F#

F#

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But losing lost love is not

E

E

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worth losing for

B

B

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All the horror and the terror may tear

G#m

G#m

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B

B

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G#m

G#m

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E

E

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us and scare us to sleep

Or it may bear us to Paris

B

B

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B

B

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where I came to weep

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Chords

B
G#m
E
F#
C#m

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Paris To Sleep?

The original key of Paris To Sleep by Violent Femmes is B major.

What are the main chords for Paris To Sleep?

The primary chords used in Paris To Sleep are B, G#m, E, F#, C#m.

Do I need a capo to play Paris To Sleep?

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

Is Paris To Sleep beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Paris To Sleep?

The tempo of Paris To Sleep is approximately 86 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Paris To Sleep?

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