Rosie - Tom Waits
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D G D G
Well, I'm sitting on the window sill, blowing my horn.
 
D G E A
Nobody's up except the moon and me
 
D G D G
and a lazy old tomcat on a midnight spree.
 
D G E A D
All that he left me was a melody.
 
[Refrão] D D/F# G D
 
Rosie, why do you evade?
 
D D/F# G D
 
Rosie how can I persuade?
 
D G E A D
 
Rosie.
 
The moon's all up, full and big
 
Apricot tips in an indigo sky.
 
I been lovin' you, Rosie, since the day I was born.
 
I'll love ya, Rosie, 'til the day I die.
 
Chorus ( x 2 )
 
Repeat 1st verse

How to play Rosie

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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.

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