Roses Are Red
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Intro:
Eb Ab Eb
(Roses are red my love..doo-doo-doo-doo)
#1.
Eb Fm Bb Gm7 Eb
A long long time ago, on graduation day.
Fm Bb Gm7 Eb
You handed me your book, I signed this way.
[Refrão]Eb Fm Gm7 Ab Eb
Ros..es are red, my love, violets are blue.
Cm Eb Ab Bb
Sug..ar is sweet, my love, but not as sweet
Eb Ab Eb
as you.
#2.
Eb Bb Gm7
We dated through high school, and when the
Eb
big day came.
Ab Fm Gm7 Eb
I wrote into your book, next to my name.
[Refrão]Eb Fm Gm7 Ab Eb
Ros..es are red, my love, violets are blue.
Cm Eb Ab Bb
Sug..ar is sweet, my love, but not as sweet
Eb Ab Eb Fm Eb
as you..(as sweet as you..(ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo.)
Bridge:
Ab Gm7 Bb Eb
Then I went far away and you found someone new.
Eb Fm Gm7 Ab
(ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo.)
Ab Fm Eb Ab Eb
I read your letter, dear, and I wrote back to you.
[Refrão]Eb Fm Gm7 Ab Eb
Ros..es are red, my love, violets are blue.
Cm Eb Ab Bb
Sug..ar is sweet, my love, good luck, may God
Eb Ab Eb
bless you..(may God bless you.)
#3.
Eb Bb Eb
Is that your little girl, she looks a lot like you.
Fm Gm7 Eb
Some day some boy will write, in her book, too.
[Refrão]Eb Fm Gm7 Ab Eb
Ros..es are red, my love, violets are blue.
Cm Eb Ab Bb Gm7
Sug..ar is sweet, my love, but not as sweet
Eb Ab Eb
as you..(roses are red.)
How to play Roses Are Red
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 Eb. 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.