John Mayer - Paper Doll

[kelijude]

"Someone's gonna paint you another sky." Yup, It was time, wondrous time, gave her the blues then purple pink skies.

[mattboyce]

John has been perpetually heartbroken for over 20 years 💔

[lizisalion]

Who else is here listening to the chorus after finding out that while John's voice was still recovering from the granuloma and he couldn't sing as high as usual, he asked David Ryan Harris to come in and sing like him for the harmony in the chorus, and left it in the recording!! haha I can recognise David's voice now that I know it's him

[mynameis]

That riff that starts at 3:54 is the most beautiful yet haunting thing I've ever heard in my life.

[VaibhavGupta-wpln]

Celebrity breakups are really pushing the boundaries of music. I secretly hope for more of them. lmao

[jonathanbolger]

The harmony in the song is amazing. Everywhere, from the backing vox. The little bits of guitar over dub in the 2nd verse, the piano on the break down "someone's gonna paint you another sky" part.. I love how he does this in his music, really straight up pop songs with some really intricate and beautiful harmony. That's what happens when really talented musicians are writing pop music, we need more of this.

[almost]

waiting for JM to fall in love again so that he can make the best love song out there,

[realgone]

Stopped me in my tracks in Home Depot, nice song.

[lynnskaggs]

This song is heart-wrenching. It's in the changes. In the subtleties and especially in the mournful ending.

[c_abiseva]

Paper doll, come try it on
Step out of that black chiffon
Here’s a dress of gold and blue
Sure was fun being good to you
This one we made just for Fall
And Winter runs a bit too small
This mint green is new for Spring
My love didn’t cost a thing
You’re like twenty-two girls in one
And none of them know what they’re runnin’ from
Was it just too far to fall?
For a little paper doll
Fold a scarf, Moroccan red
And tie your hair behind your head
Strap into some heels that hurt
You should’ve kept my undershirt
You’re like twenty-two girls in one
And none of them know what they’re runnin’ from
Was it just too far to fall?
For a little paper doll
Cut the cord and pull some strings
And make yourself some angel wings
And if those angel wings don’t fly
Someone’s gonna paint you another sky
‘Cause you’re like twenty-two girls in one
And none of them know what they’re runnin’ from
Was it just too far to fall?

[Cat-wtdh]

Despite knowing this song word for word, I just unintentionally switched the phrase "make yourself some angel wings" to "make yourself some onion rings."

[PriyaHirau]

Someone’s gonna paint you another sky
this makes me very very very sad

[Irribeer]

I was seriously looking for this song for a few months now. I'm so happy I found it

[robertperrella]

very interesting beautiful melody THAT STAYS IN YOUR

[angelchin]

someone going to paint you another sky <3 love it

[CuretheCold]

He's a dog and heartbreaker but somehow loved by women everywhere. Respect!

[langegemi-fob]

what a gorgeous song! and the guitar 🎸 and the every so subtle shade! very classy a perfect reply to dear John. hmm interesting! xx

[ayushmanbhalla]

my love didn't cost a love this line

[AngelaAKuczek]

Something about this song just hits me :(

[AshRoughRock]

This another great masterpiece by John has really put on some connections with everyone that appreciates wonderful music combines with the art of musical instruments.

Simply beautiful. Great work John