[Verse 1] G C/E Cadd#11 Why is there such evil in this world? G C/E Cadd#11 Families, cities torn apart by war G C/E Cadd#11 Why is there such heartbreak in this world? G C/E Orphans, little boys and little girls Cadd#11 Oh, oh [Pre-Chorus] Em C It weighs heavy on me when I wonder why G D But one day, it will be made right [Chorus] G Bm When I get to Heaven, in paradise C And I see Your eye-eye-eyes G I'll know I made it home Bm When I cross those gates, the finish line C And I see You smile-i-ile G There will be tears no more [Verse 2] G C/E Cadd#11 Break my heart for what is breaking Yours G C/E Teach me how to love, despite the hurt Cadd#11 Em Oh, oh oh [Pre-Chorus] C It weighs heavy on me when I wonder why G D But one day, it will be made right [Chorus] G Bm When I get to Heaven, in paradise C And I see Your eye-eye-eyes G I'll know I made it home Bm When I cross those gates, the finish line C And I see You smile-i-ile G D C There will be tears no more [Bridge] Em G 'Cause God is a Man of many sorrows D C He stores up our tears in a bottle Em He hears every prayer that we make G D So I know, I know-ow-ow-ow [Chorus] G* Bm When I get to Heaven, in paradise C And I see Your eye-eye-eyes G I'll know I made it home Bm When I cross those gates, the finish line C And I see You smile-i-ile G Oh, there will be tears no more Bm There will be tears no more [Post-Chorus] When I see Your eyes C When I see You smile (G) There will be tears no more [Outro] G Bm C G*
Josiah Queen – Paradise Chords on Piano & Ukulele
How to play Paradise: key, chords and progression
Paradise by Josiah Queen is centred on G major (one sharp: F♯). The song uses 6 chords: G, C/E, Em, C, D and Bm.
Listen for G – Bm – C – G (I – iii – IV – I in G major): the song comes back to it again and again. In solfa, that is doh – mi – fah – doh. Once these 4 changes are comfortable, most of the song is done.
Beginner-friendly: almost every chord is an open chord on guitar, so you can play it without a capo or barre chords.
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Paradise chords: questions
What key is Paradise in?
Paradise by Josiah Queen is centred on G major (one sharp: F♯).
What chords are in Paradise?
Paradise uses 6 chords: G, C/E, Em, C, D, Bm.
What is the chord progression of Paradise?
The main progression is G – Bm – C – G (I – iii – IV – I).
Is Paradise easy to play on guitar?
Yes. Almost every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.
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