When Roses Bloom Again
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Johnny Cash:
G
In the rattle of the battle came a whisper soft and low
G
From a soldier who'd been wounded in the fray
G
"I am dying, Captin, dying and I pray before I go
D7 G
You will give your promise ere I pass away"
The Carter Family:
C
Do not ask me dear to linger for I know not what to say
G C
When duty calls me to a foreign plain
G
I hope your heart will not be crying if I'm numbered 'mong the dying
7
I'll be with you when the roses bloom again
Johnny Cash:
C G
Yes when the roses bloom again beside the River
G
And the robin redbreast sings it's sweet refrain
The Carter Family:
C
As in days of Old Lang Syne I'll be with you sweetheart mine
D7 G
I'll be with you when the roses bloom again
The Carter Family:
Do not ask me dear to linger for I know not what to say
When duty calls me to a foreign plain
I hope your heart will not be crying if I numbered 'mong the dying
I'll be with you when the roses bloom again
Johnny Cash:
When the roses bloom again beside the River
And the robin redbreast sings it's sweet refrain
Johnny Cash & The Carter Family:
As in days of Old Lang Syne I'll be with you sweetheart mine
I'll be with you when the roses bloom again
How to play When Roses Bloom Again
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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.