Rosie
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D Dmaj7
I know Rosie,
G A D G Dsus4 A
You're living in a world you didn't make?
D Dmaj7
And I know it's hard feeling happy?
G A Bm G A
When the things you want aren't even there to take
G Fm Em D
Come on Rosie, rosin up the bow?
Dmaj7 D7
For the more I learn it's the less I seem to know?
G Fm Em D
Lie down cozy and let's learn to take things slow
?Dmaj7 G Em
For the more I learn it's the less I seem to know?
A
Of my Rosie
G D A D
Come on, my Rosie, rosin up the bow.
D Dmaj7
Throw away your uniform?
G A D G Dsus4 A
Now's the time to take things by the hand
? D Dmaj7
Come on in and take your coat off
G A Bm
Settle down and listen to the band
? G A
And ain't that grand, Rosie
G Fm Em D
Come on Rosie, rosin up the bow?
Dmaj7 D7
For the more I learn it's the less I seem to know?
G Fm Em D
Lie down cozy and let's learn to take things slow
?Dmaj7 G Em
For the more I learn it's the less I seem to know?
A
Of my Rosie
G D A D D7
Come on, my Rosie, rosin up the bow.
G D A D D7
Come on, my Rosie, rosin up the bow.
G D A D D7
Come on, my Rosie, rosin up the bow.
G D A D
Come on, my Rosie, rosin up the bow.
How to play Rosie
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 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.