Adelita Rose
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[intro ]C F C F C F G7 G7 G7 C
C rings on her F fingers and C bells on her F toes
you know C she is my F sunshine wher G7 ever she goes
C ladada F dedede C ladada F dedede
C she is my F sunshine wher G7 ever she C goes
C Adelita Rose F stay in your own little G7 bed tonight
for the C sake of your mamma and F me
we G7 gotta get some sleep tomorrows gonna come C early
we F dont wanna hear any G7 sound at all
dont want to C hear little feet comin F down the hall
go to sleep G7 dream of all the pretty little C horses
the F blacks and bays and G7 dapples and grays
the C red tailed hawk on the F summer days
the G7 gravel roads windin down to the C river
and F watch that pony or G7 goodness knows
C hes gonna step on your F baby toes
go to sleep G7 dream of all those pretty little C horses
C rings on her F fingers and C bells on her F toes
you know C she is my F sunshine wher G7 ever she goes
mmhmmm C lalala F laylaylee C lalala F laylaylee
C she is my F sunshine wher G7 ever she C goes
repeat last verse 2 more times
How to play Adelita Rose
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 C. 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.