Rose Mary Stretch
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E E A A E E A A E E A A C#m C#m A A C#m E A A x2
E A E A
Oh no, the kitchen is closed
E A C#m A
If I feel it coming round, Iâ´ll see it go
E A E A E A C#m A
Oh, stop worrying about it, the mortgage is paid yeah the moneys well spent
C#m A C#m E A
Ohh ooh oh oh oh
E A C#m E A C#m
And I will watch you go down to the dark place of the party
E A C#m E A C#m
And stop there, watch out for your face to perspire
E A C#m x4
E A E A E A C#m A
Go on telling me that I donâ´t need a job or a college degree
E A E A
Throw up your caps and your gowns,
E A C#m A
Youâ´re shit out of luck youâ´re never leaving this town
E A E A E A C#m A
Pay alms to your family tree theyâ´ve given you everything youâ´ll ever need
E A E A
Donâ´t take care and donâ´t even write
E A C#m A
Youâ´ll never see my face again after tonight
C#m A C#m E A
Ohh ooh oh oh oh
E A C#m x6
E A C#m E A C#m
And I will watch you go down to the dark place of the party
E A C#m E A C#m
And stop there, watch out for your face to perspire
E A C#m E A C#m
Take everything that I ever lent to your closet
E A C#m E A C#m
Iâ´ll burn all your hangings around and threw out the locket
E A E A E A C#m A x2
How to play Rose Mary Stretch
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 E. 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.