Is this real sheet music for "Paper Planes"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Paper Planes".

Can I see all the notes in "Paper Planes"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 87 BPM.

Paper Planes — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Paper Planes" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 87 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

I (D)fly like pa per, get high like planes. If you catch me at the bor der, I got vi sas (A)in my name. If you (G)come a round here, I make ’em all day. I get one done in a sec ond if you wait. I (D)fly like pa per, get high like planes. If you catch me at the bor der, I got vi sas (A)in my name. If you (G)come a round here, I make them all day. I get one done in a sec ond if you wait. (D)Some one times the I ner think sit ting on trains. (A)Ev ’ry stop I get to, I’m clock ing that game. We (G)Ev ’ry one’s a win ner, we’re mak ing our fame, al bo na fide ing hus tl er mak ing my name. (D)Some one times the I ner think sit ting on trains. (A)Ev ’ry stop I get to, I’m clock ing that game. We (G)Ev ’ry one’s a win ner, we’re mak ing our fame, al bo na fide ing hus tl er mak ing my name. (D)All I wan na do is (bang bang bang bang) and a (click ching) and take (A)your mon ey. (G)All I wan na do is (bang bang bang bang) and a (click ching) and take your mon ey. (D)All I wan na do is (bang bang bang bang) and a (click ching) and take (A)your mon ey. (G)All I wan na do is (bang bang bang bang) and (click ching) and take (A)your mon ey. (D)Pi rate skulls per, and bones. like planes. If you Sticks me and the stones der, and got weed sas (A)and my bombs. If you (G)Run ning when we hit ’em. ’em all day. I Le thal poi son a through their sys you tem. I (D)Pi rate skulls per, and bones. like planes. If you Sticks me and the stones der, and got weed sas (A)and my bombs. If you (G)Run ning when we hit ’em. them all day. I Le thal poi son a through their sys you tem. (D)No one on the cor ner has swag ger like us. (A)Hit me on my burn er pre paid ing wire less. We (G)pack ’ry and de liv er like U. P. S. trucks, al read y go ing hell, tl just pump ing that gas. (D)No one on the cor ner has swag ger like us. (A)Hit me on my burn er pre paid ing wire less. We (G)pack ’ry and de liv er like U. P. S. trucks, al read y go ing hell, tl just pump ing that gas. (D)All I wan na do is (bang bang bang bang) and a (click ching) and take (A)your mon ey. (G)All I wan na do is (bang bang bang bang) and a (click ching) and take your mon ey. (D)All I wan na do is (bang bang bang bang) and a (click ching) and take (A)your mon ey. (G)All I wan na do is (bang bang bang bang) and (click ching) and take (A)your mon ey. (D)Some, some, some I, some I mur der, some I, some I let go. (G)Some, some, some I, some I mur der, some I, some I let go.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: D
Tempo: 87 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: M.I.A.

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How to Play "Paper Planes" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.