Pretty Paper

by Willie Nelson
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Lyrics

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Pretty Paper" 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 G, 105 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “Pretty Paper”

Why does "Pretty Paper" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Pretty Paper".
What key is "Pretty Paper" by Willie Nelson played in?
Pretty Paper is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Pretty Paper"?
The arrangement plays at 105 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Pretty Paper" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Pretty Paper"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Pretty Paper"?
"Pretty Paper" was originally performed by Willie Nelson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Pretty Paper"?
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 "Pretty Paper".
Can I see all the notes in "Pretty Paper"?
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 G at 105 BPM.