Rose Beyond The Wall
View chords used in this chart
Em D C G D Em C D G
[Verse 1]
C Bm
Out come the flags and banners again
D Em C
The memorial band plays on
Bm Em
Lloyd George my fathers friend
G C
And light breaks on the streets
Bm
Where no sun shines
D Em C
Where my fathers lived and died
Bm Em
But time moves on in this my town
[Chorus]
C D
The sound of the wind is blowing
G D Em
Rushing over hill and vale
A
As the new day dawns
C
And a Rose
D Em D C G D Em C D G
A rose beyond the wall
[Verse 2]
C Bm
And I, I walk away from you
D C
And everyone who knew me well
Bm
Oh my valley
Em
For pastures new
G C Bm
There's cruel in this innocent world I've known
Em D C
Oh I don't want to go
Bm Em
Oh no from this my town
C D
The sound of the wind is blowing
G D Em
Rushing over hill and vale
A
As the new day dawns
C
And a rose
D Em
A rose beyond the wall
[Bridge]
D
There comes a time in my life
C
When I have to take a chance
Em D
To find myself to find my way
C
Oh to find my way in life
Bm D Em C D Em
In this my town you never let me down
[Instrumental]
A C D Em (x3)
A C D
[Chorus]
C D
The sound of the wind is blowing
G D Em
Rushing over hill and vale
A
As the new day dawns
C
And a rose
D Em D C G D Em C D G
A rose beyond the wall
How to play Rose Beyond The Wall
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.