Other arrangements of Pretty Paper
Pick a learning view.
Crowd ed (G)streets,
bus y (G)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 (D7)by.
Should you (G)stop?
Bet ter (G)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 (G)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 (C)blue.
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 (C)blue.
Pret ty (G)blue.
Pretty Paper — Visual Piano Sheet Music
"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, 92 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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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 Roy Orbison 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 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Pretty Paper" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 Roy Orbison. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Pretty Paper"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: A7, C, D7, G, G7.
- What other songs by Roy Orbison can I play here?
- Try "OH, PRETTY WOMAN", "Oh, Pretty Woman", "YOU GOT IT". 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 92 BPM.
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