When The Roses Bloom In Dixieland
View chords used in this chart
[(intro) ]A E A
A E A
When the roses bloom in Dixieland, I am coming back to you,
A E E7
when the birds are singing music grand to the sweetest girl I ever knew.
E A D A
I am saving up my money to buy a little cabin home for two,
A E A
when the roses bloom in Dixieland, I am coming back to you.
( A E A ) (2x)
A E A
I just got a letter from the sunny south, from my girl in Tennessee,
E E7
she said she loved me like she used to do, and was waiting there for me.
A D A
I answered back her letter though I am far away.
A E A
When the roses bloom in Dixieland I am coming back to stay.
A E A
When I left my honey at the railroad train I said, honey, wait for me,
A
I'm going to make a lot of money up north,
E A A E A
then it's me for old Tennessee.
How to play When The Roses Bloom In Dixieland
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 A. 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.