The White Rose
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste: Sem capotraste
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[Intro]
C F G C
C F G C
[Verse 1]
F
Well they tell me it's sinful to flirt
G C
They tell me my heart is made of stone
F
They tell me to speak to him kindly
G C
Or else leave that poor boy alone
[Chorus]
F
Oh Willie my darling come back
G C
I'll always be faithful to you
F
Oh Willie my darling come back
G C
I’ll always be faithful and true
[Instrumental]
C F G C
C F G C
[Verse 2]
F
Oh Willie she said with a sigh
G C
I'm afraid i will have to say no
F
Oh my mama and papa are not willing
G C
Goodbye they said you must go
[Chorus]
F
Oh Willie my darling come back
G C
I'll always be faithful to you
F
Oh Willie my darling come back
G C
I’ll always be faithful and true
[Instrumental]
C F G C
C F G C
[Verse 3]
F
Oh darling, oh darling he said
G C
Your heart must be carved out of stone
F
He took a white rose from her hair
G C
And he left her standing alone
[Chorus]
F
Oh Willie my darling come back
G C
I'll always be faithful to you
F
Oh Willie my darling come back
G C
I’ll always be faithful and true
[Instrumental]
C F G C
C F G C
[Verse 4]
F
Next morning poor Willie was found
G C
He was drowned in the pond by the mill
F
Where the clear rippling waters they flow
G C
Lay 'round near the brink of the hill
[Outro]
F
Oh Willie my darling come back
G C
I'll always be faithful to you
F
Oh Willie my darling come back
G C
I’ll always be faithful and true
How to play The White Rose
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.