Cracklin Rosie
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Cracklin Rosie
By Neil Diamond
CAPO 1st Fret
C
Cracklin' Rosie, get on board
F
We're gonna ride till there ain't no more to go
Taking it slow Lord, don't you know
Dm G7
Have me a time with a poor man's lady
C
Hitchin' on a twilight train
F
Ain't nothing there that I care to take along
Maybe a song To sing when I want
Dm G7 C
Don't need to say please to no man for a happy tune
C F G C
Oh, I love my Rosie child
C F G C
She got the way to make me happy
C F G C
You and me, we go in style
Dm
Cracklin' Rosie you're a store-bought woman
You make me sing like a guitar hummin'
So hang on to me, girl
G
Our song keeps runnin' on
Play it now
Play it now
Play it now, my baby
C
Cracklin' Rosie, make me a smile
F
God if it lasts for an hour, that's all right
We got all night To set the world right
Dm G7
Find us a dream that don't ask no questions, yeah
C F G C
Oh, I love my Rosie child
C F G C
She got the way to make me happy
C F G C
You and me, we go in style
Dm
Cracklin' Rosie, you're a store-bought woman
You make me sing like a guitar hummin'
So hang on to me, girl
G
Our song keeps runnin' on
Play it now
Play it now my baby
(REPEAT VERSE 2)
How to play Cracklin Rosie
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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.