The Rose
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Not the key that it is originally played in. But it's easier for me to sing this way.
G D
Some say love, it is a river
C G
that drowns the tender reed.
G D
Some say love, it is a razor
C G
that leaves your soul to bleed.
D C
Some say love, it is a hunger,
Am D
an endless aching need.
G D
I say love, it is a flower,
C D
and you it's only seed.
G D
It's the heart afraid of breaking
C G
that never learns to dance.
G D
It's the dream afraid of waking
C G
that never takes the chance.
D C
It's the one who won't be taken,
Am D
who cannot seem to give,
G D
and the soul afraid of dyin'
C G
that never learns to live.
G D
When the night has been too lonely
C G
and the road has been to long,
G D
and you think that love is only
C G
for the lucky and the strong,
D C
just remember in the winter
Am D
far beneath the bitter snows
G D
lies the seed that with the sun's love
C G
in the spring becomes the rose
How to play The Rose
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 G. 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.