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She is had a dream
and, boy, it was a (B5)good one.
So she chased af ter her (E)dream that’s with his much ly life de sire.
But when she got too (E)close to her ex pec (B5)ta tions,
well, the (A)dream burned up burn up like pa per in fire.
Pa per in (D)fire, stink in’ up the (B5)ash trays.
Pa per in (A)fire smok in’ up the (E)al ley ways.
Who’s to say the way a man should (E)spend his days.
Do you let them (A)smol der
like pa per in fire?
He is want ed love
and, right with no in (B5)volve ment.
So So he chase er the (E)wind; that’s all at sil ly from re quired
But and the days of (E)van i ty on for (B5)ev er.
And he (A)saw his days to brown like pa per in fire.
Pa per in (D)fire, stink in’ up the (B5)ash trays.
Pa per in (A)fire smok in’ up the (E)al ley ways.
Who’s to say the way a man should (E)spend his days.
Do you let them (A)smol der
like pa per in fire?
like pa per in fire?
like pa per in fire?
Pa per in (D)fire, stink in’ up the (B5)ash trays.
Pa per in (A)fire, smok in’ up the (E)al ley ways.
Who’s to (A)say the way a man should (E)spend his days.
Do you let them (A)smol der,
like pa per in fire?
Pa per in (B5)fire.
Pa per in (B5)fire.
Paper In Fire — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Paper In Fire" by John Mellencamp: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of B, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Paper In Fire”
- What key is "Paper In Fire" by John Mellencamp played in?
- Paper In Fire is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Paper In Fire"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Paper In Fire" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Paper In Fire"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Paper In Fire"?
- "Paper In Fire" was originally performed by John Mellencamp. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Paper In Fire"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, B7, Bpow, D, E.
- What other songs by John Mellencamp can I play here?
- Try "I NEED A LOVER", "RAIN ON THE SCARECROW", "CHECK IT OUT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Paper In Fire" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Paper In Fire" by John Mellencamp. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Paper In Fire" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in B, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Paper In Fire" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.