Rollin Stone
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Intro: D A7 D A7
Verse
D A7 D A7
A rollin' stone gathers no moss
D A7
A rollin' stone gathers no moss
D D7
So, as far as I can see
G
I guess I was meant to be
D A7 D A7
Just a rollin' stone
Verse
D A7 D A7
A rollin' stone gathers no moss
D A7
A rollin' stone hasn't a boss
D D7
Just like a Spring or a Summer's breeze
G
I can roll just where I please
D A7 D D7
I'm just a rollin' stone
[Refrão]
G
Can't lose my way
D
All directions are the same when I'm a-travelin'
D
I've got no home, sweet home
Dm7
Just keep boppin', never stopping'
Dm7 A7
Couldn't even if I wanted to
A7
I've got to roam and roll
Verse
D A7 D A7
A rollin' stone gathers no moss
D A7
A rollin' stone's like that coin that you toss
D D7
But I don't need level ground
G
I can roll up hill or down
D A7 D D7 G
I'm just a rollin' stone
Bridge
G E
When I'm travelin', all directions are the same
A7 D
A string unravelin', I don't think that I'm to blame
Verse
A7 D A7
Some might think my life's a loss
D A7
A rollin' stone never gets lost
D D7
So, I'll just keep playin' it straight
G
'Til I roll right through that gate
D A7 D A7
I'm just a rollin' stone
D A7
A rollin' stone
D A7
A rollin' stone
D A7
A rollin' stone
D A7
A rollin' stone
How to play Rollin Stone
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.