My Love Is Like A Red Red Rose
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Capo 2
G Em
My love is like a red, red rose
C D D7
That's newly sprung in June;
G Em
My love is like a melody
C D D7 G
So sweetly play'd in tune
G C G
As fair art thou, my bonnie lad,
C D D7
So deep in love am I;
G Bm C G
And I will love thee still, my dear,
C D G
Though all the seas gone dry.
G Em
Though all the seas gone dry, my dear,
C D D7
And the rocks melt with the sun;
G Em
I will love thee still my dear,
C D D7 G
Though the sands o' life shall run.
G C G
So fare-thee-weel, my only love!
C D D7
And fare-thee-weel awhile!
G Bm C G
And I will come to you again,
C D G
Though it were ten thousand miles!
G Em
Though it were ten thousand miles, my dear
C D D7
Though it were ten thousand miles.
G Em
I will come to you again.
C D D7 G
Though it were ten thousand miles
How to play My Love Is Like A Red Red Rose
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.