Red roses for a blue lady
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C B7
I want some red roses for a blue lady
E7 C#m7/5- A7
Mister florist take my order please
Dm G7 C Am
We had a silly quarrel the other day
D7 G G7/5+
I hope these pretty flowers chase her blues away
C B7
I want some red roses for a blue lady
E7 C#m7/5- A7
Send them to the sweetest girl in town
F Fm7+ C A7
And if they do the trick, I'll hurry back to pick
Dm G C
Your best white orchid for her wedding gown.
How to play Red roses for a blue lady
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.