Honeysuckle Rose
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Em7/9 Em7 G/B A7 Em7/9 Em7 G/B A7
Ev'ry honey bee fills with jealousy
Em7 Bb9 A7
When they see you out with me
Em7/9 Em7 A4/7 A7/9 D D6 D7 G
I don't blame them, goodness knows
Bb7 A7 D A7 D Fdim
Honeysuckle rose
Em7/9 Em7 G/B A7 Em7/9 Em7 G/B A7
When you're passing by, flowers droop and sigh
Em7 G/B Bb9 A7
And I know the reason why
Em7/9 Em7 A4/7 A7/9 D D6 D7 G
You're much sweeter, goodness knows
Bb7 A7 D
Honeysuckle rose
D7 Gdim Fdim D7 G6 Am7 Cdim G6
Don't buy sugar you just have to touch my cup
E7 Cdim Edim E7 G/B Cdim A7
You're my sugar, it's sweet when you stir it up
Em7/9 Em7 G/B A7 Em7/9 Em7 G/B A7
When I'm takin' sips from your tasty lips
Em7 G/B Bb9 A7
Seems like honey fairly drips
Em7/9 Em7 A4/7 A7/9 D D6 D7 G
You're confection, goodness knows
Bb7 A7 D D7 G Gdim D A7/13- D9
Honeysuckle rose
How to play Honeysuckle Rose
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em7. 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.