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Papa

Paul Anka

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

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

Band In
  Gm   Gm   Cm   Cm
  D   D   Gm   Gm

Verse
Gm  Everyday My Papa Would Work To Help To Make Ends MeCmet
To SeDe That We Would Eat Keep Those Shoes Upon My Feet     Gm​
Gm  Every Night My Papa Would Take And Tuck Me In My Bed  Cm​
DKiss Me On My Head After All The Prayers GmWere Said
Gm  Growing Up With Them Was Easy The Time Had Flew On By  Cm​
The YeaDrs Began To Fly They Aged And So Did IGm​

Hook
D#    And I Could Tell ThFat Mama Wasn'D/F#t Well           Gm​
D#Papa Knew And Deep Down SFo Did She So Did She        A#                 D​
D#      When She Died   FPapa BrokD/F#e Down And He Cried                Gm​
D#All He Say Was, "God, Why CmNot Take Me!"                D     D​

Verse
Gm  Every Night He Sat There Sleeping In A Walking ChaiCmr
He NevDer Went Upstais All Because She Wasn'Gmt There
Gm  Then One Day My Papa Said, "Son, I'm Proud The Way You've CmGrown"
And MakDe It On Your Own. Don't Worry. I'm O.k. AloGmne."
GmEvery Time I Kiss My Children Papa's Words RCming True
D"The Children Live Through You. Let Them Grow! They'll Leave You,Gm Too"
GmI Remember Every Word Papa Used To SaCmy I Live That Every Day DHe Taught Me Well That Way          Gm​

Outro
GmEvery Night My Papa Would Take Me And Tuck Me In My Bed Cm​
DKiss Me On My Head After All The Prayers GmWere Said
Also available in: Em (Original) C D A

FAQ

What are the chords for Papa?

The chords for Papa are: Gm, Cm, D, D#, F, D/F#, A#

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: Gm, Cm, D, D#, F, D/F#, A#

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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