When The Roses Bloom Next Spring
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[Intro]
G C Am D D D7 G
[Verse 1]
G
It's an early frosty morning
C Am
And the campfire's burning hot
D
I can smell the coffee making
G
In an old black outlaw pot
G
The old owl hoots the second time
C Am
It'll soon be time to go
D
It was cold out there on guard last night
G
And it looks like it might snow
[Chorus]
Em C G
I'm up here in Montana and the folks are all so nice
Em A7 D7
They call the land the big sky it's a cowboy's paradise
G C Am
But I miss my home in Texas and the one that waits for me
D G
I'll be going home to Jenny when the roses bloom next spring
[Verse 2]
G
We're camped along the Yellowstone
C Am
There's beauty everywhere
D
The snowcapped Bighorn Mountains
G
Tell me wintertime is near
The cattle all are doing well
C Am
The grass is lush and high
D
But today this cowboy is lonesome
G
For the girl he left behind
[Chorus]
Em C G
I'm up here in Montana and the folks are all so nice
Em A7 D7
They call the land the big sky it's a cowboy's paradise
G C Am
But I miss my home in Texas and the one that waits for me
D G
I'll be going home to Jenny when the roses bloom next spring
[Solo]
D D D7 G
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D
[Verse 3]
G
I hear the wild geese calling
C Am
Heading south in flight
D
There's a chilly north wind blowing
G
And the ground will soon be white
The wranglers got the ponies in
C Am
They've all got winter hair
D
The teams hitched to the wagon
G
And no one has a care
[Chorus]
Em C G
I'm up here in Montana and the folks are all so nice
Em A7 D7
They call the land the big sky it's a cowboy's paradise
G C Am
But I miss my home in Texas and the one that waits for me
D G
I'll be going home to Jenny when the roses bloom next spring
[Outro]
G C Am
I miss my home in Texas and the one that waits for me
D7 G
I'll be going home to Jenny when the roses bloom next spring
How to play When The Roses Bloom Next Spring
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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.