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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"Pretty Paper" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Pretty Paper" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Pretty Paper" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "Pretty Paper" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Pretty Paper" is in the key of G at 92 BPM.
- What chords are in "Pretty Paper"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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