Paper Doll

by Johnny S. Black
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Lyrics

I’m goin’ to (D7)buy a pa per doll that I can (G7)call my own, a (C7)doll that oth er fel lows can not (F)steal.

And then the flir ty, flir ty (Fm)guys with their (A7)flir ty, flir ty eyes will (G7)have to flirt with dol lies that are (C7)real.

When (F)I come (D7)home at (G7)night she (C7)will be (F)wait ing,

(C7)she’ll (F)be the (D7)tru est (G7)doll in (C7)all this (A7)world.

I’d (Bb)rath er have a (Bdim)pa per doll to (F)call (A7)my (D7)own than have a (G7)fick le mind ed (Bbm6)real (C7)live (F)girl.

Paper Doll by Johnny S. Black

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 92 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Paper Doll”

What key is "Paper Doll" in?
"Paper Doll" by Johnny S. Black is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 92 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Paper Doll" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Paper Doll" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Paper Doll" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

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