Tom: Cm D G A D (Paper roses paper roses) B Em A D (Oh how real those roses seem to be) [Verse] A D A You realized the way my eyes deceived you D With tender looks that you mistook for love G So take away the flowers that I gave you A D I send the kind that you remind you of [Chorus] D G A D Paper roses paper roses B Em A D Oh how real those roses seem to be G C# F#m But they're only imitation B Em A D Like my imitation love for you [Verse 1] A# D# A# You thought that I would be a perfect lover D# I seemed so full of sweetness at the start G# But like a big red rose that's made of paper A# D# There isn't any sweetness in my heart [Chorus] D# G# A# D# Paper roses paper roses Cm Fm A# D# Oh how real those roses seem to be G# D Gm But they're only imitation C Fm A# D# Like my imitation love for you [Outro] C Fm A# D# Like my imitation love for you C# D# C# D# (Paper roses paper roses)