Intro:Am-Em-Am-Em (x2)
Am Dm Am-Em-Am-Em
What’s in a life, if you don’t live it, baby.
Am Dm G
Its just getting on by, with a promise what if maybe.
D C G
Hanging around, waiting for something to fall,
D C G A
When once in a while, the paper smile must come away.
Am Dm Am-Em-Am-Em
What’s in a life, if you don’t live it, baby.
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Am Dm Am-Em-Am-Em
What’s in a kiss, if you can’t feel it, baby.
Am Dm G
The lips may be sweet, but are they sweet enough to, contain it.
D C G
Wasting your time, hanging outta windows panting
D C G A
Ahhh, once in a while, the paper smile must come and go
And where it blows, who knows? And where it goes it goes,
D C G D C F-A
I’m glad to see it gooooOOOOoooo, I’m glad to see it gooooOOOOoooo
Am Dm Am-Em-Am-Em
What’s in a dream, if you can’t be it, baby.
Am-Em-Am-Em Am-Em-Am-Em (X2)
Am Dm-Am-Em-Am
Work away your painted smile,
Dm-Am-Em-Am
Look away your painted smile,
Dm-Am-Em-Am
Wipe away your painted smile,
Dm-Am-Em-Am
Pop away your painted smile,
Dm-Am-Em-Am
Work away your painted smile,
Dm-Am-Em-Am
Wipe away your painted smile,
Painted smile, painted smile, painted smile, painted smile.
