A Rose And A Thorn
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G C G C G
Well a long time ago a little girl loved a boy
C G Em
And it filled her heart with so much joy
G Em G
One day he left her didn't tell her goodbye
Em G D7 G
Broke the little girl's heart and made the poor little girl cry
Em G
And the rose was born from her tears that fell
Em G
All heaven cried with her that's the story they tell
Em G
When you see a rainbow after a storm
Em D7 Em
You know a love has died a little girl cried and a rose's been born
G D7 G
(And a rose was born)
C G C G
Well time moved along a little boy met a girl
C G Em
And she captured his heart and set him in a whirl
G Em G
One day she left him didn't tell him goodbye
Em G D7 G
Broke the little boy's heart and made the poor little boy cry
Em G
But a thorn was born from the tears he shed
Em G
And down through the ages to the rose has been wed
Em G
And just a reminder a sign meant to warn
Em D7 Em
A little boy lied a little boy cried and a thorn was born
G D7 G
(And a thorn was born)
Em G
That's a story of the rose and the thorn
Em
That's a story of the rose and the thorn
G Em G
That's a story of the rose and the thorn
How to play A Rose And A Thorn
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 G. 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.