Other arrangements of Paper Roses
Pick a learning view.
I re al ize the way your eyes de (G7)ceived
me
with ten der looks that I mis took for (C)love;
so take a way the flow ers (C7)that you (F)gave
me
and (G7)send the kind that you re mind me (C)of.
Pa per (F)ros
es,
(G7)pa per (F)ros
(C)es,
(A)oh, how (Dm)real those ros es (G7)seem
to (C)be!
But they’re (F)on
ly
(B7)im i (Em)ta
tion
(A)like your (Dm)im i ta tion (G7)love
for
(C)me.
Your pret ty lips look warm and so ap (G7)peal
ing,
they seem to have the sweet ness of a (C)rose;
but when you give a kiss there (C7)is no (F)feel
ing,
it’s (G7)just a stiff and ar ti fi cial (C)pose.
Pa per (F)ros
es,
(G7)pa per (F)ros
(C)es,
(A)oh, how (Dm)real those ros es (G7)seem
to (C)be!
But they’re (F)on
ly
(B7)im i (Em)ta
tion
(A)like your (Dm)im i ta tion (G7)love
for
(C)me.
Your (C)me.
(A)Like your (Dm)im i ta tion (G7)love
for
(C)me.
Paper Roses — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Paper Roses" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 90 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Paper Roses”
- Can I play "Paper Roses" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Paper Roses" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Paper Roses" by Anita Bryant played in?
- Paper Roses is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Paper Roses"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Paper Roses" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Paper Roses"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Paper Roses"?
- "Paper Roses" was originally performed by Anita Bryant. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Paper Roses"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Aaug, B7, C, C6, C7, Dm, Em, F, +1 more.
- Can a complete beginner play "Paper Roses"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Paper Roses" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Paper Roses"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Paper Roses" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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