China roses
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Bm G D A G A
Who can tell me if we have heaven, who can say the way it should be.
D Bm G D A D
Moonlight holly, the Sappho Comet, angel's tears below a tree.
D Bm G D A G A
You talk of break of morning as you view the new aurora,
D Bm G D A D
cloud in crimson, the key of heaven, one love carved in acajou.
(Instrumental:) Bm F#m A D Bm G A Bm F#m A D Bm G A
D Bm G D A G A
One told me of China Roses, one a Thousand Nights And One Night,
D Bm G D A D
earth's last picture, the end of evening, hue of indigo and blue.
(Original moves up half a note here)
(Instrumental:) A D A
D A Bm C G D G D G A
A new moon leads me to woods of dreams and I follow.
D A Bm C G D Bm E A D
A new world waits for me, my dream, my_ way.
D Bm G D A G A
I know that if I have heaven, there is nothing to desire.
D Bm G D A Bm G
Rain and river, a world of wonder, may be paradise to me.
(Instrumental:) D A G D A G D A G
How to play China 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 Bm. 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.