Throw The Roses Away
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Intro: B
B
Words can never change
G
What our hearts have denied
B
And all the sweet memories
D E
Won't bring the love back to life
G
And the more that we try
D
The more it's gonna make you see
F#m
No words, hopes, anything
Em7 A
Will bring back life to your dream
B G
All night it took me to learn
B
Oh baby, baby how to say
A E
This love just won't work
G
Just for once in my life
D D9
Do I wanna go with what right
F#m
lt's gone; we've got to move on
Em7 A
You know that's the truth - so do I
D A
Sad bouquets we save
Bm Bm7
Won't make up one sweet day
Em7 A
Throw the roses away
Em7 A
Throw the roses away
Em7 A
Throw the roses away
B
Don't need them anymore
G
Cause they just make you cry
B
If you let it go, let it go, let it go baby
D E
You'll get some peace of mind
G
Only lonely for now
D D9
But you'll come back from the pain
F#m
Though I don't know if l'll ever find
Em7 A
Someone like you again
D A
Sad bouquets we save
Bm Bm7
Won't make up one sweet day
Em7 A
Throw the roses away
Em7 A
Throw the roses away
Em7 A
Throw the roses away
Em7 A
Throw the roses away
Base Solo: B G B D E
G
Words in my mind
D
Talk about you to me all the time
F#m
Oh why should just a rose
Em7 A
Have such a sad hold over our lives
D A
Sad bouquets we save
Bm Bm7
Won't make up one sweet day
Em7 A
Throw the roses away
Em7 A
Throw the roses away
Em7 A B
Throw the roses away
Em7 A
Throw the roses away
Em7 A
Throw the roses away
Em7 A B
Throw the roses away
How to play Throw The Roses Away
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.