Eighteen Yellow Roses
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E B7 E
Eighteen yellow roses came today
E B7 E E6 E7
Eighteen yellow roses in a pretty bouquet
A E C#m
When the boy came to the door, I didn't know what to say
B7 E B7
But eighteen yellow roses came today
E B7 E
I opened up the card to see what it said
E B7 E
I couldn't believe my eyes when I had read
A E C#m
"Though you belong to another I love you anyway"
B7 E B7/F#
Yes, eighteen yellow roses came today
G E
I never doubted your love for a minute
G E
I always thought that you would be true
G E
But now this box, and the flowers in it
G E B7
I guess there's nothin' left for me to do
E B7 E
But ask to meet the boy that's done this thing
E B7 E
And find out if he's got plans to buy you a ring
A E C#m
'Cause eighteen yellow roses will wilt and die one day
B7 E B7 E
But a father's love will never fade away will never fade away
How to play Eighteen Yellow Roses
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.