Sweet Rosalyn
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[Intro: ]G7
Verse 1:
G7
Slappin' leather was devised
C
During a wild streak in her life
G7
She had a cheap apartment up on royal street
C
She brought home just enough to keep her on her feet
E C G
She don't believe in anything
E
But if you ask her she'll say
F
There's plenty of things to believe in
Chorus:
G C
Sweet Rosalyn sometimes you gotta give in
G C
Sweet Rosalyn sometimes you gotta give in
G
Sometimes you gotta be loved
Verse 2:
G7
She got a number off the bathroom wall
C
She was lookin for a good time so she made the call
G7
Got a strangely calm voice on the other line
C
Sneaky little priest tryin' to reach out to the swine
E C G
He said "Hello my name is Father Tim
E F
Seems to me your zeal for this life is wearin a little thin"
Repeat Chorus
Solo: G
E C G
Well maybe we all could use a little grace
E F
To know when to run or when to stay in one place
Repeat Chorus
Outro: E7 - A7
(Hammer on and off between E & E7 and A & A7 to end)
How to play Sweet Rosalyn
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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.