Intro: Em D A A (x2)
Verse 1:
Em D A
I take my notebook and tear the pages out
A
to write all of my thoughts in a message
Em D G
I encrypt every line
Em D A
As the people pass on the street below
A
I smooth out and fold all of the edges
F# G
Then hold them up against the sky
Chorus:
D Em
And I, I let 'em go
A D
hope you'll find each word I wrote
F# G Em
on these paper planes scattered in the air
D A D
oh, I send them off 'cause I know you're out there
Instrumental part: Em A D
Verse 2:
Em D A
And I picture you discovering
A
each note all the others step over
Em D G
'cause you're the kind who finds the clues
Em D A
And you'll know every one was meant for you
A
'cause you've got the secret decoder
F# G
They'll lead you to me soon
Chorus:
D Em
And I, I let 'em go
A D
hope you'll find each word I wrote
F# G Em
on these paper planes scattered in the air
D A D A
oh, I send them off 'cause I know you're out there
Bridge:
D F#
I know you'll see
G
the heart beneath
Em
each line you read
Chorus:
D Em
So I, I let 'em go
A D
hope you'll find each word I wrote
F# G Em
on these paper planes scattered in the air
D A D
oh, I send them off 'cause I know you're out there