Other arrangements of Pretty Paper
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Pretty Paper" by Roy Orbison: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Pretty Paper" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Pretty Paper" by Roy Orbison. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Pretty Paper" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Pretty Paper" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.