Stolen Rose
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Intro: G7 C
[Verso 1]
C G7
Somebody's garden is missing a rose
C
It came through the mail without ribbons or bows
C7 F
No name on the card, but its message was clear
C G7 C
Stolen rose, kissed by a tear
[Verso 2]
C G7
I knew she loved flowers, but with pockets so bare
C
Little would know but to my lady fair
C7 F
No costly gift of elaborate display
C G7 C
Could ever replace this bouquet
[Refrão]
C F
So the story with its moral
C F
Begs forgiveness, stills a quarrel
G7 C G7
Loving me one stolen rose
[Verso 3]
C G7
This rose garden thief, to her memory, a slave
C
May one crimson rose save our love from a grave
C7 F
God who walks among flowers, where love blooms and grows
C G7 C
Please pardon this one stolen rose
[Refrão]
C F
Here's the story with its moral
C F
Begs forgiveness, stills a quarrel
G7 F C
Loving me one stolen rose
How to play Stolen Rose
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G7. 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.