Dead Roses
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Intro B
[Verso 1]
B
Do you think about the days when we were in love
F# B
When I whispered word to send us both to heaven
B
Now I'll press a kiss but I know it doesn't move you
F# B7
But oh, I just can't seem to let it go
[Refrão]
E B
Dead letters with words that are no longer true
F# B B7
Dead silence where your promise used to be
E B A E
You don't want me anymore but I'd rather be with you
B F# E B
Dead roses are still beautiful to me
B F# E B
[Verso 2]
B
Well, I still hang around, put money in the jukebox
F# B
Play those songs, let him ring the tears for me
B
Friends all shake their heads and tell me to go on home
F# B B7
But that's where all those memories will be
[Refrão]
E B
Dead letters with words that are no longer true
F# B B7
Dead silence where your promise used to be
E B A E
You don't want me anymore but I'd rather be with you
B F# E B
Dead roses are still beautiful to me
Solo B (B7) F# B (B7) F# B
[Refrão]
E B
Dead letters with words that are no longer true
F# B B7
Dead silence where your promise used to be
E B A E
You don't want me anymore but I'd rather be with you
B F# E D
Dead roses are still beautiful to me
B F# E B
Dead roses are still beautiful to me, uh, oh
Solo 2 B...
How to play Dead Roses
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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.