Red Is The Rose
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CAPO: 4
Intro: G C G D G D
verse 1:
G Bm Am C
Come over the hills my bonny Irish lass
G Em7 C Bm
Come over the hills to your darling
C Bm C Am C
You choose the road, love, and I'll make the vow
G C G D G
And I'll be your true love forever__
[Refrão]
Bm Am C
Red is the rose that in yonder garden grows
G Em7 C Bm
Fair is the lily of the valley
C Bm C Am C
Clear is the water that flows from the Boyne
G C G D G D
But my love is fairer than any___
verse 2:
G Bm Am C
'Twas down by Killarney's green woods that we strayed
G Em7 C Bm
And the moon and the stars they were shining
C Bm C Am C
The moon shone its rays on her locks of golden hair
G C G D G
And she swore she'd be my love forever__
[Refrão]
Bm Am C
Red is the rose that in yonder garden grows
G Em7 C Bm
Fair is the lily of the valley
C Bm C Am C
Clear is the water that flows from the Boyne
G C G D G D
But my love is fairer than any___
verse 3:
G Bm Am C
It's not for the parting that my sister pains
G Em7 C Bm
'Tis not for the grief of my mother
C Bm C Am C
'Tis all for the loss of my bonny Irish lass
G C G D G
That my heart is breaking forever__
[Refrão]
Bm Am C
Red is the rose that in yonder garden grows
G Em7 C Bm
Fair is the lily of the valley
C Bm C Am C
Clear is the water that flows from the Boyne
G C G D G
But my love is fairer than any___
OUTRO: G C Bm Am C G C G D G
How to play Red Is The Rose
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 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.