Yellow Roses
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Intro: D-G-A7-G-D-G-D-A7-D
Verse
D G
Hello you said the day we met, handing me a yellow rose
A7 G D
You asked me out, And to your surprise, and to mine I said I'd go
G
I thought it so romantic, And I found you sweet and bold
D A7 D
Though we'd only met, I still said yes to a single yellow rose
D G
And for years to come you were the one to sleep with me at night
A7 G C
To laugh and talk and share my thoughts and hold me when I'd cry
G
And on every occasion and for no good reason too
D A7 D
A big bouquet or a single yellow rose was sent from you
[Refrão]
D G D
Yellow roses, the color of sunshine
A7 D
You loved me at one time, why did you have to go
G D
Yellow roses, are you sending your new love
A7 D
My bright yellow rose buds, I still love you so
Verse
D G
I never see a yellow rose that I didn't think of you
A7 G D
It's still my favorite flower, Though the yellow's turned to blue
G
The day you left my teardrops fell, upon your farewell not
D A7 D
You said goodbye like you said hello, with a single yellow rose
[Refrão]
D G D
Yellow roses, the color of sunshine
A7 D
You loved me at one time, why did you have to go
G D
Yellow roses, are you sending your new love
A7 D
My bright yellow rose buds, I still love you so (2x)
How to play Yellow Roses
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.