Roxanne
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Intro: Ebsus2 C#sus2 Bsus2 C#sus2 Ebsus2
Verse
Roxanne
Ebsus2 C#sus2
You don't have to put on the red light
Bsus2 C#sus2
Walk the streets for money
Ebsus2
You don't care if it's wrong or if it's right
Ebsus2
Roxanne
Verse
C#sus2
You don't have to wear that dress tonight
Bsus2 C#sus2
Those days are over
Ebsus2
You don't have to sell your body to the night
Ebsus2 C#sus2 Bsus2 C#sus2 Ebsus2
Roxanne, Roxanne, Roxanne Ohhh no!
[Refrão]
Ebsus2
Don't you put on the red light
C#sus2
You don't have to put on the red light
G#m
You don't have to put on the red light
Bsus2
Roxanne
Ebsus2
Don't you put on the red light
C#sus2
You don't have to put on the red light
G#m Bsus2
You don't have to put on the red light
C#sus2 Ebsus2
Roxanne
Interlude: Ebsus2 C#sus2 Bsus2 C#sus2 Ebsus2
Verse
Ebsus2
I loved you since I knew ya
C#sus2
I wouldn't talk down to you
Bsus2 C#sus2
I have to tell you just how I feel
Ebsus2
I won't share you with another boy
Verse
Ebsus2
I know my mind is made up
C#sus2
So put away your make up
Bsus2 C#sus2
I told you once, I won't tell you again
Ebsus2
It's a bad way
Ebsus2 C#sus2 Bsus2 C#sus2 Ebsus2
Roxanne, Roxanne, Roxanne Oh, not again!
[Refrão]
Ebsus2
Don't you put on the red light
C#sus2
You don't have to put on the red light
G#m
You don't have to put on the red light
Bsus2
Roxanne
Ebsus2
Don't you put on the red light
C#sus2
You don't have to put on the red light
G#m Bsus2
You don't have to put on the red light
C#sus2 Ebsus2
Roxanne
lead guitar
Ebsus2 C#sus2 G#m Bsus2 Ebsus2
Ebsus2 C#sus2 G#m F#m Ebsus2
Ebsus2 C#sus2 Bsus2 C#sus2 Ebsus2
Verse
Ebsus2
I know your heart is broken
C#sus2
And it's left you so wide open
Bsus2 C#sus2
I know your heart is broken
Ebsus2
Roxanne
Verse
Ebsus2
Don't try to pick up the pieces
C#sus2
Just leave them where they lie
Bsus2 C#sus2
I'm gonna give you a new heart
Ebsus2
Tonight
Verse
Ebsus2
Don't try to pick up the pieces
C#sus2
Just leave them where they lie
Bsus2 C#sus2
I'm gonna give you a new heart
Ebsus2
Tonight
[Refrão]
Ebsus2
Don't you put on the red light
C#sus2
You don't have to put on the red light
G#m
You don't have to put on the red light
Bsus2
Roxanne
Ebsus2
Don't you put on the red light
C#sus2
You don't have to put on the red light
G#m Bsus2
You don't have to put on the red light
C#sus2 Ebsus
Roxanne
How to play Roxanne
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 Ebsus2. 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.