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Papa

Paul Anka

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

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

Band In
  Dm   Dm   Gm   Gm
  A   A   Dm   Dm

Verse
Dm  Everyday My Papa Would Work To Help To Make Ends MeGmet
To SeAe That We Would Eat Keep Those Shoes Upon My Feet     Dm​
Dm  Every Night My Papa Would Take And Tuck Me In My Bed  Gm​
AKiss Me On My Head After All The Prayers DmWere Said
Dm  Growing Up With Them Was Easy The Time Had Flew On By  Gm​
The YeaArs Began To Fly They Aged And So Did IDm​

Hook
A#    And I Could Tell ThCat Mama Wasn'A/C#t Well           Dm​
A#Papa Knew And Deep Down SCo Did She So Did She        F                A​
A#      When She Died   CPapa BrokA/C#e Down And He Cried                Dm​
A#All He Say Was, "God, Why GmNot Take Me!"                A     A​

Verse
Dm  Every Night He Sat There Sleeping In A Walking ChaiGmr
He NevAer Went Upstais All Because She Wasn'Dmt There
Dm  Then One Day My Papa Said, "Son, I'm Proud The Way You've GmGrown"
And MakAe It On Your Own. Don't Worry. I'm O.k. AloDmne."
DmEvery Time I Kiss My Children Papa's Words RGming True
A"The Children Live Through You. Let Them Grow! They'll Leave You,Dm Too"
DmI Remember Every Word Papa Used To SaGmy I Live That Every Day AHe Taught Me Well That Way          Dm​

Outro
DmEvery Night My Papa Would Take Me And Tuck Me In My Bed Gm​
AKiss Me On My Head After All The Prayers DmWere Said
Also available in: Em (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Papa?

The chords for Papa are: Dm, Gm, A, A#, C, A/C#, F

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: Dm, Gm, A, A#, C, A/C#, F

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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