Paper mask

Title: Paper Mask

(Ukulele Version – Key of Am)

Chords used:

Am – F – C – G

(Optional extra vibe: use Em instead of G in some spots)

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Am

I cut out a smile from a magazine

F

Taped it on my face so they won’t see

C

Underneath the surface, I’m not clean

G

Telling jokes so no one asks ’bout me

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Am

I lie so well, I believe it too

F

Said “I’m fine” like it’s always true

C

But you saw through the cracks I glued

G

Then left me just like all of you

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Am

I wear my paper mask, don't ask what’s real

F

Hide behind a laugh, so I don’t feel

C

You said, “I love you,” was that for show?

G

‘Cause people like me don’t get to glow

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Am

I play my chords in a minor key

F

Singin’ songs no one sings back to me

C

Thought if I was weird, I’d still be seen

G

But being different just made me weak

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Am

I tried to fit in, I lost my spark

F

Now I’m just shadows in the dark

C

The more I gave, the more you’d take

G

So now I give with a twist of fake

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Am

I wear my paper mask, don’t ask what’s real

F

Hide behind a laugh, so I don’t feel

C

You said, “I love you,” was that for show?

G

‘Cause people like me don’t get to glow

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[Bridge] (you can fingerpick softly here)

F

Maybe one day I’ll tear it down

G

Let someone in, let myself drown

Am

But for now, I’ll just stay small

F

Be the echo in your empty call

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Am

I wear my paper mask and smile wide

F

Hope it holds up 'til I’m inside

C

If you ever loved the mask, not me

G

Then I guess I’ll stay who I pretend to be