Rosanna
View chords used in this chart
[Intro ]
| Am C | G | G | D |
| Am C | G | G | D |
| F | G | Am | Am |
[Verso 1]
G D
In the hills of Kentucky
F Am
There's a ghost in the wind
G D
And he longs for his true love
F G
And what might've been
E E* E/D* E/C* E/B*
Deep in the night, he calls her again
[Refrão]
Am C G
Forgive me, forgive me, Rosanna
G D
I should've stole you away
Am C G
Forgive me, forgive me, Rosanna
G D
I traded our love for their name
F G
Now I cry on your grave
(Am)
Now I cry on your grave
Interlude
| Am C | G | G | D |
| Am C | G | G | D |
| F | G | Am | Am |
[Verso 2]
G D
Dear sweet Rosanna
F Am
Your heart must've broke
G D
When he choose the devil
F G E* E/D* E/C* E/B*
Now he's just a ghost without any soul
[Refrão]
Am C G
Forgive me, forgive me, Rosanna
G D
I should've stole you away
Am C G
Forgive me, forgive me, Rosanna
G D
I traded our love for their name
F G
Now I cry on your grave
Am Am
Now I cry on your grave
[Ponte]
G Am
Blame the Hatfields or blame the McCoys
G
For two star-crossed lovers,
E E* E/D* E/C* E/B*
there was only one choice
End-Chorus (I start playing in Rings, 1 strum down)
Am* C* G*
Forgive me, forgive me, Rosanna
G* D
I should've stole you away
Am C G
Forgive me, forgive me, Rosanna
G D
I traded our love for their name
F G
Now I cry on your grave
F G
Now I cry on your grave
Am C G G Am*
I cry on your grave
How to play Rosanna
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.