Crowd ed streets, bus y (D7)feet hus tle (G)by him.
Down town shop pers, (D7)Christ mas is (G)nigh.
There he sits all a (G7)lone on the (C)side walk
(A7)Hop ing that you won’t pass him (A7)by.
Should you (G)stop?
Bet ter (D7)not.
Much too (G)bus y.
You’re in a hur ry, my (D7)how time does (G)fly.
In the dis tance the (G7)ring ing of (C)laugh ter
And in the (G)midst of the (D7)laugh ter he (Cm)cries.
Pret ty pa per, pret ty rib bons of (D7)blue,
Wrap your pres ents to your dar ling from (G)you.
Pret ty pen cils to (G7)write, “I love (C)you.”
Pret ty (G)pa per, pret ty (D7)rib bons of (Am7)blue.
Pretty Paper by Willie Nelson
Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 105 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Pretty Paper”
- What key is "Pretty Paper" in?
- "Pretty Paper" by Willie Nelson is in the key of G with a tempo of 105 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Pretty Paper" 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 "Pretty Paper" 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 "Pretty Paper" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Willie Nelson can I play here?
- Try "ON THE ROAD AGAIN", "HARBOR LIGHTS", "HE WAS A FRIEND OF MINE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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