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Paul chords by
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2016•Alternative•3.5K views•
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Key: B major•
Verse 1
B
B
2

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D#m
D#m
6

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Oh, the last time I saw Paul
G#m
G#m
4

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E
E

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F#
F#
2

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I was hor_ rible and almost let him in
B
B
2

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D#m
D#m
6

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But I stopped and caught the wall
G#m
G#m
4

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E
E

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And my mouth got dry so all I did was
F#
F#
2

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B
B
2

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take him for a spin
Verse 2
B
B
2

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D#
D#
6

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Yeah, we hopped inside my car
G#m
G#m
4

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E
E

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And I drove in circles 'round
F#
F#
2

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the freight train yard
B
B
2

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D#m
D#m
6

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And he turned the headlights off
G#m
G#m
4

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E
E

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Then he pulled the bottle out
F#
F#
2

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B
B
2

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And then he showed me what is love
Chorus 1
E
E

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I'll be your morning bright

goodnight shadow machine
B
B
2

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I'll be your record player, baby,

if you know what I mean
E
E

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I'll be your real tough cookie

with the whiskey breath
B
B
2

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I'll be a killer and a thriller

and the cause of our death
Verse 3
B
B
2

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D#m
D#m
6

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In the blossom of the months
G#m
G#m
4

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E
E

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F#
F#
2

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I was sure that I'd get driven off with thought
B
B
2

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D#m
D#m
6

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So I swal_ lowed all of it
G#m
G#m
4

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E
E

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As I re_ alized there was no one
F#
F#
2

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B
B
2

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who could kiss away my shit
Chorus 2
E
E

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I'll be your morning bright

goodnight shadow machine
B
B
2

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I'll be your record player, baby,

if you know what I mean
E
E

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I'll be your real tough cookie

with the whiskey breath
B
B
2

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I'll be a killer and a thriller
Interlude 1

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B
B
2

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D#m
D#m
6

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G#m
G#m
4

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E
E

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F#
F#
2

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B
B
2

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D#
D#
6

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G#m
G#m
4

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E
E

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F#
F#
2

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F#
F#
2

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Verse 4
B
B
2

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D#m
D#m
6

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Oh Paul, I know you said
G#m
G#m
4

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E
E

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F#
F#
2

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that you'd take me any way I came or went
B
B
2

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D#
D#
6

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But I'll push you from my brain
G#m
G#m
4

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See, you're gen_ tle, baby
E
E

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F#
F#
2

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B
B
2

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I couldn't stay, I'd only bring you pain
Chorus 3
E
E

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I was your starry-eyed lover

and the one that you saw
B
B
2

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I was your hurricane rider

and the woman you'd call
E
E

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We were just two moonshiners

on the cusp of a breath
B
B
2

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And I've been burning for you baby

since the minute I left

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Open Tuner
Chords

  • B

    2

  • D#m

    6

  • G#m

    4

  • E

  • F#

    2

  • D#

    6

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Paul?

The original key of Paul by Big Thief is B major.

What are the main chords for Paul?

The primary chords used in Paul are B, D#m, G#m, E, F#, D#.

Do I need a capo to play Paul?

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

Is Paul beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

Are there official chords for Paul?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Paul?

The tempo of Paul is approximately 63 beats per minute.

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