In Amongst The Roses
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Intro: A Em A C F Em
verse 1
G A Am
The old house stands deserted
Em
Crumbling and decaying
G A Am
Its broken windows watching
Em Am
As a young child wanders
Em
In amongst the roses
G A Am
Overgrown and falling
Em
The garden once was cared for
G A Em A C F Em
Life is like the garden
verse 2
G A Am
The roses reach to touch her
Em
They whisper as she passes
G A Am
Their petals form a carpet
Em Am
Soft and warm and scented
Em
In amongst the roses
G A Am
Full in bloom and fading
Em
The young child cannot hear them
G A Em A C F Em
Life is like the young child
verse 3
G A Am
The young child has been gathering
Em
Flowers for her mother
G A Am
Flowers for her bedside
Em Am
Flowers for her table
Em
In amongst the roses
G A Am
She is gathering wildflowers
Em
The roses bend to kiss her
G A Em A C F Em
Life is like the roses
verse 4
G A Am
The old house stands deserted
Em
Crumbling and decaying
G A Am
Its broken windows watching
Em Am
As a young child wanders
Em
In amongst the roses
G A Am
Full in bloom and fading
Em
The young child cannot hear them
G A Em A C F Em
Life is like the young child
How to play In Amongst The 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 A. 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.