Intro Riff Verse 1 I Was DBorn In These Hills The GSame As My DDaddy And In These Hills I ALaid His Bones To Rest I Work DHard Every Day I Give GOne In Ten To DJesus I Don't Know Where I'm Going Don't AMean I Lost My DWay Pre-Chorus GRun, Run, Old DPaper Town GRun, Old Paper DMill When That GSteam Machine Stops DPumping We're Gonna AHave Some Time To Kill The GSmokestacks Stop And The DGates Are Locked AGonna Be Some Time To DKill Chorus GRoll On, DPigeon River GRoll On To DTennessee You Might GLeave Sweet DCarolina But You Ain't ASeen The End Of DMe Verse 2 I Was DBorn In These Hills GSouthern AppaDlachia And In These Hills My AMama Raised Me Up She Said, "DChild, You're A Wild One Soft GThistle In Your DHair Don't Let Nobody Tame You That AFire Guide Your DWay" Chorus GRoll On, DPigeon River GRoll On To DTennessee Say GooGdbye, Sweet DCarolina You Ain't ASeen The End Of DMe GRoll On, DTwisting River GAnd That Ghost To DTennessee You Might GLeave Sweet CaroDlina You Ain't ASeen The End Of DMe Pre-Chorus GRun, Run, Old DPaper Town GRun, Old Paper DMill When That GSteam Machine Stops DPumping We'll AFind Some Time To Kill GSmokestacks Stop And The DGates Are Locked There'll ABe Some Time To DKill Verse Try To DEat When I'm Hungry I Try To GDrink When I'm DDry That Old Mill Never Killed Me I'm Gonna ALive Until I Die I Work DHard Every Day Blood And GSweat To Make A DPaycheck I Don't Know Where I'm Going Don't AMean I Lost My DWay Chorus GRoll On, Pigeon DRiver GRoll On To DTennessee GoodGbye, Sweet CaroDlina You Ain't ASeen The End Of DMe GRoll On, Ancient DRiver To The GShores Of DTennessee You Might GLeave Sweet CaroDlina But You Ain't ASeen The End Of DMe Outro Say GoodGbye, Sweet CaroDlina You Ain't ASeen The End Of DMe ************************************ | H Hammer-On | P Pull-Off ************************************
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FAQ
What are the chords for Papertown?
The chords for Papertown are: D, G, A
What is the original key of Papertown?
The original key is D.
What is the difficulty of playing Papertown?
The difficulty level is Beginner.
Can I play Papertown in another key?
Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.
Can Papertown be played on an acoustic guitar?
Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.
Can I play Papertown on ukulele?
Chord Papertown can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.
How many chords are used in Papertown?
Papertown uses 3 chords: D, G, A
What is the easiest way to play Papertown?
You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.
What decade was Papertown released in?
Papertown was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here
Are there easier chord versions for Papertown?
Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Papertown to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.
Guitar Chords
D
G
A
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