Roses
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D
You brought them to my door, stood there on the front porch
G
That was the beginning,we had those tires spinning
D
Down on the green grass, outside of town, wild and free, never slowing down
Bm G
I thought I needed you like it, we burned out, burned out, like a flame
A
But in my head, you’ll never fade
D
Yeah, we were classic, my dress, your leather jacket
G
Didn’t know how good we had it, but, boy, we had it
A
14th of February, gotta feeling my heart still carries,
Bm
Yeah, we didn’t know it, thought we could grow it,
D G
Beautiful for a moment, we were roses, we were roses
D
The purple in my hair, dancing in the middle of nowhere,
G
You and me all summer,bright and living color
A
My lips were red, your eyes were blue,
Bm A
And I thought I saw forever in you
D
Yeah, we were classic, my dress, your leather jacket
G
Didn’t know how good we had it, but, boy, we had it
A
14th of February, gotta feeling my heart still carries,
Bm
Yeah, we didn’t know it, thought we could grow it,
D G A
Beautiful for a moment, we were roses
G
The seasons had to change,
A
And my flowers, they withered away
D
Yeah, we were classic, my dress, your leather jacket
G
Didn’t know how good we had it, it was so good while it lasted
D
Yeah, we were classic, my dress, your leather jacket
G
Didn’t know how good we had it, but, boy, we had it
A
14th of February, gotta feeling my heart still carries
Bm
Yeah, we didn’t know it, thought we could grow it,
D G D G D
Beautiful for a moment, we were roses
How to play Roses
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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.