Stem
View chords used in this chart
C Csus2 Csus4 Dm7 Dm7/B F
d|---2-----0------3-----3-----3-----3
A|---3-----3------3-----3-----3-----3
F|---2-----2------2-----0-----0-----0
C|---0-----0------0-----2-----2-----0
G|---0-----0------x-----x-----3-----2
D|---2-----2------x-----0-----x-----3
diddle:
d|-2--0--2----/10--\9---\7-
A|-3--3--3------0---0----0-
F|-2--2--2------0---0----0-
C|-0--0--0-----------------
G|-------------------------
D|-------------------------
diddle2:
d|-------
A|-------
F|-------
C|-----0-
G|--0h2--
D|-3-----
Intro:
[diddle x 2]
C Csus2
C Csus2
C Csus4 Dm7 Dm7/B F diddle2
I bought a rose to give to you a windy day the petals flew
from the stem into the street I tried to catch them with my feet
I got to your door you looked to see through the peephole right at me
you let me in and I just froze I gave you a stem that was a rose
[diddle to end]
was a rose
was a rose
How to play Stem
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 C. 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.