The Rose
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Intro: C
verse 1
C G F C
Some say love it is a river, that drowns the tender reed.
G F C
Some say love it is a razor, that leaves your soul to bleed.
C7 F G
Some say love it is a hunger, and endless aching need
C G F C
I say love it is a flower, and you it's only seed.
verse 2
C G F G C
It's the heart afraid of breaking, that never learns to dance
G F G C
It's the dream afraid of waking, that never takes the chance
Em Am F G
It's the one who won't be taken, who cannot seem to give
C G F G C
And the soul afraid of dying, that never learns to live.
verse 3
C G F G C
When the night has been too lonely, and the road has been too long.
G F G C
That you think that love is only, for the lucky and the strong.
Em Am F G
Just remember in the winter, far beneath the bitter snow
C G F G C
Lies the seed that with the sun's love, in the spring, becomes a 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 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.