[Verse 1] Somebody never told me G G7 thereβs a last time for everything C Cm Even a landslide is an opening G F Turning metal into gold E Am D So the line is somebody never told me [Chorus] C Am Paper flowers donβt die G F E But neither Do they live like you and I Am G D Lightning never striking twice is a lie G G7 Like good things coming when you wait C B To tell the truth, I gotta say G F E I donβt believe in yesterday Am G D I donβt wanna live forevΠ΅r, anyway G Bm Em For a moment that was never hΠ΅re to stay Am D Forget about tomorrow Em For just today [Verse 2] Somebody never told me G G7 thereβs a first time for everything C Cm Itβs a free fall, discovery G F On the day you get that call E and the waiting is over Am D It all changes in the blink of an eye [Chorus] C Am Paper flowers donβt die G F E But neither Do they live like you and I Am G D Lightning never striking twice is a lie G G7 Like good things coming when you wait C B To tell the truth, I gotta say G F E I donβt believe in yesterday Am G D I donβt wanna live forever, anyway G Bm Em For a moment that was never here to stay Am Forget about tomorrow D (Forget about tomorrow) Em Just for today Am D Forget about tomorrow G Gmaj7 G7 Just for today (Just for today) C Cm Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah Cm G Just for today
On the 10th of December 2021, the song was released produced, and sung by Alicia Keys. The track is written by Brandi CarlileΒ &Β Alicia Keys. The key of the track is A major, to simplify the chords we use a Capo on the 2nd fret.

Track Info
Kyser Quick-Change Guitar Capo
This song uses a capo. The Kyser Quick-Change is the industry-standard one-handed capo β snap it on and change keys in seconds.
- Song: Paper Flowers
- Artist: Alicia Keys
- Written By Brandi CarlileΒ &Β Alicia Keys
- FeaturingBrandi Carlile
- Produced by Alicia Keys
- Release Date: December 10, 2021
Chords Info
- Tuning: (EADGBE)
- Key: A
- Capo: 2nd Fret
- Chords: G, G7, Gmaj7, Am, B, Bm, C, Cm, D, Em, E, F
- Suggested Strumming:
- D = Down Stroke, U = UpStroke, N.C = No Chords
β Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Paper Flowers in?
Paper Flowers is in the key of A.
What chords do I need for Paper Flowers?
You need G, G7, Gmaj7, Am, B, Bm, C, Cm, D, Em, E, F to play Paper Flowers by Alicia Keys, Brandi Carlile.
Do I need a capo for Paper Flowers?
Yes, place a capo on the 2nd Fret to play Paper Flowers by Alicia Keys, Brandi Carlile.
How hard is Paper Flowers to play on guitar?
Paper Flowers by Alicia Keys, Brandi Carlile is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.