65 Roses
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Intro
e|----|---------|---------|---------|---------------------------------|
B|---5|-6-5-3-1-|---1-3--5|-6-5-3-1-|---1-3---------------------------|
G|----|---------|-2-------|---------|-2-------------------------------| x 2
D|----|---------|---------|---------|---------------------------------|
A|----|---------|---------|---------|---------------------------------|
E|----|---------|---------|---------|---------------------------------|
(verse 1)
C
We were singing
F C
And folks were dancing
F C F C
The good times always flow, before and after show
G
There was no way of knowing
F C
Poetry and prose
F C
65 Roses
F C
That's the way it goes
F C
We were all too close
G
It was right under our noses
(Pre-Chorus)
F C
Well I got the news today; you're already on your way
F G
You can borrow time, but you still run out of days
F C
You can double down, time and time again
F C G
But the odds are in the favour of the house, and the time has come my friend
(Chorus)
C F C
I cannot swim the ocean wide
G F C
And nor do I have wings to fly
C F C
Just light my way, when it's my time
G F C
Cause there's a new star in the sky
(verse 2)
F C
Something we can treasure
F C
For now if not forever
F C F C
You said you made your peace, you're ready for release
G
If it don't get any better
F C
But I just can't abide it
F C
I can't believe it as I write it
F C F C
As hearts begin to sink, let's raise another drink
G
'Cause there ain't no use to fight it
(Chorus) with repeat last line
(Interlude)
D Am F G with Intro Melody x4
(Pre-Chorus)
(Chorus) x 2
G F C
There's a new star in the sky x 3
F C
As steady as she goes
F C
65 Roses
How to play 65 Roses
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.