Rosie
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Intro: Em C D Em (2x)
Am F
Rosie whatcha doing in this low class joint,
G Am
Dancing in the dark all day
Am F
You used to be the darling of your high school scene
G Am Am C
Now you put your love on display
Dm F
Sweaty hands hand you up a dollar bill.
Dm F
Hungry eyes never seem to get their fill
Am C
I used to watch you walking down the hall.
Am C B
Rosie do you see me when you hear them call your name.
Em C D Em
Rosie, Rosie I wanna take you away
Em C D Em
Rosie, Rosie I'm gonna make you mine someday
Am F
Rosie I went with you for that rose tattoo
G Am
You promised no one else would see
Am F
I used to wait and drive you home from dancing school
G Am Am C
Remember when you danced just for me
Dm F
Our love was deeper than the night was long
Dm F
But things just didn't work out like our favourite song
Am C
I used to watch you walking down the hall
Am C B
Rosie do you see me when you hear them call your name
Em C D Em
Rosie, Rosie, I wanna take you away
Em C D Em
Rosie, Rosie, I'm gonna make you mine someday
Em C D Em
Ahh ah ah (ahh ah ah), yeh eh ehh (yeh eh ehh) rowowowowosie
Em C D Em
Ahh ah ah (ahh ah ah), yeh eh ehh (yeh eh ehh) rowowowowosie
Solo: Am F G Am (4x)
Am C Dm F
Do you remember our love was deeper than the night was long
Dm F
But things just didn't work out like our favourite song
Am C
I used to watch you walking down the hall
Am C B
Rosie do you see me when you hear them call your name - Rosie
Em C D Em
Rosie, Rosie, I wanna take you away.
Em C D Em
Rosie, Rosie, I'm gonna make you mine someday
Em C D Em
Ahh ah ah (ahh ah ah), yeh eh ehh (yeh eh ehh) rowowowowosie
Em C D Em
Ahh ah ah (ahh ah ah), yeh eh ehh (yeh eh ehh) rowowowowosie
Solo 2: Am F G Am (4x)
Em C D Em
Rosie, Rosie, I wanna take you away.
Em C D Em
Rosie, Rosie, I'm gonna make you mine someday
How to play Rosie
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.