Intro Riff Verse 1 I Was GBorn In These Hills The CSame As My GDaddy And In These Hills I DLaid His Bones To Rest I Work GHard Every Day I Give COne In Ten To GJesus I Don't Know Where I'm Going Don't DMean I Lost My GWay Pre-Chorus CRun, Run, Old GPaper Town CRun, Old Paper GMill When That CSteam Machine Stops GPumping We're Gonna DHave Some Time To Kill The CSmokestacks Stop And The GGates Are Locked DGonna Be Some Time To GKill Chorus CRoll On, GPigeon River CRoll On To GTennessee You Might CLeave Sweet GCarolina But You Ain't DSeen The End Of GMe Verse 2 I Was GBorn In These Hills CSouthern AppaGlachia And In These Hills My DMama Raised Me Up She Said, "GChild, You're A Wild One Soft CThistle In Your GHair Don't Let Nobody Tame You That DFire Guide Your GWay" Chorus CRoll On, GPigeon River CRoll On To GTennessee Say GooCdbye, Sweet GCarolina You Ain't DSeen The End Of GMe CRoll On, GTwisting River CAnd That Ghost To GTennessee You Might CLeave Sweet CaroGlina You Ain't DSeen The End Of GMe Pre-Chorus CRun, Run, Old GPaper Town CRun, Old Paper GMill When That CSteam Machine Stops GPumping We'll DFind Some Time To Kill CSmokestacks Stop And The GGates Are Locked There'll DBe Some Time To GKill Verse Try To GEat When I'm Hungry I Try To CDrink When I'm GDry That Old Mill Never Killed Me I'm Gonna DLive Until I Die I Work GHard Every Day Blood And CSweat To Make A GPaycheck I Don't Know Where I'm Going Don't DMean I Lost My GWay Chorus CRoll On, Pigeon GRiver CRoll On To GTennessee GoodCbye, Sweet CaroGlina You Ain't DSeen The End Of GMe CRoll On, Ancient GRiver To The CShores Of GTennessee You Might CLeave Sweet CaroGlina But You Ain't DSeen The End Of GMe Outro Say GoodCbye, Sweet CaroGlina You Ain't DSeen The End Of GMe ************************************ | H Hammer-On | P Pull-Off ************************************
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FAQ
What are the chords for Papertown?
The chords for Papertown are: G, C, D
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: G, C, D
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
G
C
D
Capo · play original chords