Roses
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Intro
| G | F | C | C |
| G | F | C | C |
[Verso 1]
G F C
Would you rather that I just fade away?
C
Jailed up, straight jacket until my grave
G F C C
I'm fine, I'm alive
G F C
Your eyes keep my head clamped to the wall
C
Standy take blame, on the waterboard
G F C C
Swallow pride, just smile
[Refrão]
G F C
So tell me, how does it feel?
C G F C C
You get roses, I plant the seeds
G F C
So tell me, how does it feel?
C G F C C
You get roses, I plant the seeds
[Verso 2]
G F C
Today's the day I promise I'm gonna change
C
Asked for help and I'm handed a razor blade
G F C C
Don't ask why, that's life
G F C
Fear of failure got my fingers in the meal
C
Ones and zeroes, cash money, I'm a fire sale
G F C C
Hold tight to the ride
[Refrão]
G F C
So tell me, how does it feel?
C G F C C
You get roses, I plant the seeds
G F C
So tell me, how does it feel?
C G F C C
You get roses, I plant the seeds
Bb C
It's hard to believe
G
That I plant the seeds
Bb C G
Tonight I'll set myself free
G F
Try and walk a mile in my shoes
C
Three steps forward and I guarantee you'll be confused
G F
The curtain closes, I have imploded
C
I plant the seeds so they can smell the roses
G F
I need love, I need affection
C
I need a clear sense of direction
G F
I need love, I need affection
C
I need a clear sense of direction
Instrumental
| F C/E | G | F C/E | G |
| F C/E | G | F C/E | G |
[Refrão]
G F C
So tell me, how does it feel?
C G F C C
You get roses, I plant the seeds
G F C
So tell me, how does it feel?
C G F C C
You get roses, I plant the seeds
Outro
F C/E G
I need love, I need affection
F C/E G
I need love, I need affection
F C/E G
I need love, I need affection
F C/E G
I need a clear sense of direction
How to play Roses
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.