Wild Roses
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Intro: Dsus2 Dsus2/C# Cmaj7 Cmaj7 x2
Dsus2 Dsus2/C# Cmaj7
When I speak about it now
Dsus2 Dsus2/C# Cmaj7
I put things to say to you
Dsus2 Dsus2/C# Cmaj7
Maybe I've been dismayed
Dsus2 Dsus2/C# Cmaj7
Maybe that's the truth
Bm C
We're like the roses
Bm C
Standing in the backyard
Bm C
There is no misery
Bm C
In the time we grew up wild
Dsus2 Dsus2/C# Cmaj7 Cmaj7 x2
Dsus2 Dsus2/C# Cmaj7
When I look out the door
Dsus2 Dsus2/C# Cmaj7
And know what it's there for
Dsus2 Dsus2/C# Cmaj7
To leave or to come back
Dsus2 Dsus2/C# Cmaj7
Safe in the morning
Bm C
Safely unwounded
Bm C
Roaming too late
Bm C
Suddenly I fall dear
Bm C
In the time we grew up wild
Break:
Dsus2 Dsus2/C# Cmaj7 Cmaj7 x6
Bm C
And we're like the roses
Bm C
Standing in the backyard
Bm C
There is no misery
Bm C
In the time we grew up wild
Outro:
C
How to play Wild Roses
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 Dsus2. 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.