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Papa

Paul Anka

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Papa by Paul Anka in the key of A

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1960s Genre: Pop Theme: Family Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Guitar Chord
  Am   Am   Am   Am

Band In
  Am   Am   Dm   Dm
  E   E   Am   Am

Verse
Am  Everyday My Papa Would Work To Help To Make Ends MeDmet
To SeEe That We Would Eat Keep Those Shoes Upon My Feet     Am​
Am  Every Night My Papa Would Take And Tuck Me In My Bed  Dm​
EKiss Me On My Head After All The Prayers AmWere Said
Am  Growing Up With Them Was Easy The Time Had Flew On By  Dm​
The YeaErs Began To Fly They Aged And So Did IAm​

Hook
F    And I Could Tell TGhat Mama WasnE/G#'t Well          Am​
FPapa Knew And Deep Down GSo Did She So Did She       C                E​
F      When She Died  G Papa BroE/G#ke Down And He Cried               Am​
FAll He Say Was, "God, WhyDm Not Take Me!"               E     E​

Verse
Am  Every Night He Sat There Sleeping In A Walking ChaiDmr
He NevEer Went Upstais All Because She Wasn'Amt There
Am  Then One Day My Papa Said, "Son, I'm Proud The Way You've DmGrown"
And MakEe It On Your Own. Don't Worry. I'm O.k. AloAmne."
AmEvery Time I Kiss My Children Papa's Words RDming True
E"The Children Live Through You. Let Them Grow! They'll Leave You,Am Too"
AmI Remember Every Word Papa Used To SaDmy I Live That Every Day EHe Taught Me Well That Way          Am​

Outro
AmEvery Night My Papa Would Take Me And Tuck Me In My Bed Dm​
EKiss Me On My Head After All The Prayers AmWere Said
Also available in: Em (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for Papa?

The chords for Papa are: Am, Dm, E, F, G, E/G#, C

What is the original key of Papa?

The original key is Em.

What is the difficulty of playing Papa?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Papa in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Papa be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Papa on ukulele?

Chord Papa can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Papa?

Papa uses 7 chords: Am, Dm, E, F, G, E/G#, C

What is the easiest way to play Papa?

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 Papa released in?

Papa was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Papa?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Papa to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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