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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Pretty Paper" 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 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”

Can I play "Pretty Paper" 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 "Pretty Paper" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Pretty Paper"?
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. "Pretty Paper" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Pretty Paper"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Pretty Paper" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.