Other arrangements of Paper Roses
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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Paper Roses" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Paper Roses"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Paper Roses". Key of C, 90 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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