Key: B · Capo: 4th fret · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: G, Bm C, Em, · Strumming: DU DU DU DU
[Intro] G Em Bm C G [Chorus] Em Bm Bleach my hair, mess it up C G Take my life, dress it up Em Bm Signed a deal, I got papercuts C G They wanted them, but they got us Em Bm C G Em Bm Yeah, yeah, uh uh [Verse 1] C G Em Bm Uh, sleepin' in, faked sick C G Smoked a blunt, had a kid Em Bm Don't belong, I'm a punk C G Em Hello world, you f*ckin' s*ck [Refrain] Bm C G Hey, hey, keep my mouth shut and wave Em Bm C G Hey, hey, I'm dancin' on my grave Em Bm C G Mhmm, mhmm Em Bm C G Mhmm, mhmm [Verse 2] Em Everybody's so nice lately Bm C (Everybody's not nice) G Polarized feelings, Em I don't wear them on my face lately Bm C (I don't wear them on my face) G Internalized everything Em the headlines say lately Bm C (Everything they say) G Demonized just because I was Em Bm an angel face baby (Baby) N.c G (Career suicide) [Refrain] Em Bm C G Hey, hey, keep my mouth shut and wave Em Bm C G Hey, hey, I'm dancin' on my grave Em Bm C G Mhmm, mhmm Em Bm C G Mhmm, mhmm [Chorus] Em Bm Bleach my hair, mess it up C G Take my life, dress it up Em Bm Signed a deal, I got papercuts N.C G They wanted them, but they got us Em Bm C G Em Bm But they got us C G Em Bm C Yeah, yeah [Outro] G Hey Em Bm C Cm Bm Cm C
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 12th of August 2021, the song is released produced by Dark Waves & Travis Barker. The track is written by Dark Waves, Travis Barker & Travis Barker. B major is the key to the song, to simplify the chords we use a Capo on the 4th fret.

Track Info
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- Song: papercuts
- Artist: Machine Gun Kelly
- Produced by Dark Waves & Travis Barker
- Album: Born With Horns*
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(EADGBE)
- Key: B
- Capo: 4th fret
- Chords: G, Bm C, Em,
- Suggested Strumming: DU DU DU DU/DD DD DD DD
D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
|---|---|
| G – 320003 Bm – x24432 C – x32010 Em – 022000 | G – 0232 Bm – 4222 C – 0003 Em – 0402 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is papercuts in?
papercuts is in the key of B.
What chords do I need for papercuts?
You need G, Bm C, Em, to play papercuts by Machine Gun Kelly.
Do I need a capo for papercuts?
Yes, place a capo on the 4th fret to play papercuts by Machine Gun Kelly.
How hard is papercuts to play on guitar?
papercuts by Machine Gun Kelly is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.